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Experiential learning is all about learning by doing—stepping into immersive real-world projects where you can test ideas, solve problems, and
make decisions firsthand. It’s learning that sticks—because it’s lived, reflected on, and provides insights to help you carry lessons forward and tackle new challenges.

Benefits

How experiential learning benefits you

  • Test career paths in real settings—Earn income through paid co-op positions, while exploring career paths before committing to one

  • Graduate with substantial work experience—Complete 6—18 months of professional work, not just summer internships
  • Build a global professional network—Work with employers and mentors at one or more of our 4,000+ partner organizations across seven continents
  • Develop practical skills—Apply your coursework to real projects, from conducting clinical research to exploring how AI can support accelerating breakthroughs to solve pressing problems
  • Strengthen professional skills—Learn to communicate with clients, collaborate across teams, navigate workplace dynamics, and adapt to different organizational cultures
  • Compete with confidence—Join the 90%+ of graduates who secure jobs or graduate school admission within 9 months
  • Drive responsible innovation—Play a role in shaping how emerging technologies like AI drive experimentation, ethical use, and thoughtful integration across the university

Why experiential learning at Northeastern is different

At Northeastern, experiential learning is woven into nearly every aspect of your academic experience—giving you the freedom to shape your path around what excites you most. Whether it’s the subjects you’re passionate about, the careers that interest you, or the places you dream of exploring, your Northeastern journey is yours to design.

Top-tier academics integrated with real-world projects

Embedded experiences at major global enterprises on all seven continents

Unique flexibility to design your own learning path 

A real‑world testing ground for meaningful AI practice 

Find your opportunity

learning in action

Student experiences to inspire your journey