Experiential Learning at Pomona College
Pomona College defines experiential learning as an educational approach that involves actively engaging in an experience, reflecting on it to assess what was learned, using that information to inform future actions or decisions, and continuously exploring and adapting one’s knowledge and skills through practical encounters.
Community Engagement
The Draper Center for Community Partnerships is a gateway to an assortment of community partnership opportunities. Find out how you can get involved.
Undergraduate Research
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) provides a multi-week fellowship opportunity that either connects students with Pomona College faculty research programs or facilitates student-driven projects.
Campus Jobs
The Pomona College Student Employment Program is a valuable part of the College experience. Not only is it a practical way for students to earn money to contribute toward their educational expenses, but it also provides students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
Fellowship Opportunities
Fellowships offer financial support for experiences that can include internships and other hands-on activities related to our students’ academic or professional goals, skill development, service learning, and personal development.
Informational Interviews
The purpose of Informational Interviews is to gather information about industries, jobs or organizations you might like – to see if they fit your interests and personality.
Leadership Activities
Pomona offers students with a variety of opportunities to develop their leadership skills in the areas of student government, student-run groups, residence hall and sponsors, outdoor education, academic research, community service projects, peer counseling.
Internships
Internships provide students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience, develop social capital, explore career fields, and make connections in professional fields.
Micro-Internships
Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. These projects enable college students, graduate students and recent college graduates to demonstrate skills, explore career paths and build their networks as they seek the right full-time role.
