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In partnership with MITACS, Cameron Nyman worked for an aerospace company. “They were interested in somebody who understood the scientific process, but also wanted to contextualize scientific inquiry, scientific innovation..."
At King’s we have a special regard for the way education shapes personal development. Our goal is to help students to understand their strengths and values, and to help them become the person they’re capable of becoming.
The Experiential Learning Program provides opportunities for students to expand their experiences and potential. It supports them in finding places to develop and make a crucial contribution to the world.
12-week, full time positions that help students employ their skills in public humanities organizations (such as museums, public education programs, the arts) and in applied humanities—using their skills working in policy, strategy, governance, content development and more.
In partnership with MITACS, Cameron Nyman worked for an aerospace company. “They were interested in somebody who understood the scientific process, but also wanted to contextualize scientific inquiry, scientific innovation..."
Social anthropology student Ruth McGill worked as a Research Coordinator for the Black Planning Project. She helped with interviewing, report writing and presentation. “I had learned the theories, I had learned the methods,” she said. “...But this is my first real experience of actually applying it every step of the way.”
For philosophy and contemporary studies student Emily Gilbert, a self-described outlier, a summer spent at Ocean School was supposed to be about researching and writing firmly on land, but opportunity knocked and she was suddenly filming on a boat and making the most of her chance.
Recent King's graduates have navigated their careers in multiple directions, into multiple industries. See how King's Experiential Learning program helped.
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King's students can access a wide range of career services at the Bissett Centre.
King's alumni are in every profession, all over the world. If you would like some guidance, please reach out. Kingsfolk are there for you.