{"id":6199,"date":"2012-08-24T00:51:47","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T00:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/?page_id=6199"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:00:58","slug":"augsburg-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/augsburg-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Augsburg Experience Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Learn by Doing: High-Impact Experiential Education at Augsburg University<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Augsburg University, we believe education extends far beyond the classroom. Our\u00a0high-impact learning experiences\u2014a hallmark of an Augsburg education\u2014challenge every student to apply knowledge in real-world settings. Through\u00a0the Augsburg Experience, students gain hands-on practice with focused reflection, developing critical skills, meaningful relationships, and a deeper understanding of their values and potential.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Experiential Learning Matters<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Career-Ready Skills:\u00a0Gain\u00a0hands-on experience\u00a0in your field through internships, clinicals, and research.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Global Perspectives:\u00a0Study abroad in\u00a090+ countries\u00a0or engage locally through community partnerships.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Faculty Mentorship:\u00a0Collaborate with professors on\u00a0cutting-edge research.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Purpose-Driven Learning: Tackle real challenges through civic engagement and fieldwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At Augsburg, we prepare students not just for careers, but for\u00a0lifelong engagement and leadership in an interconnected world.<strong> Discover how learning by doing shapes tomorrow\u2019s innovators and changemakers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Every Auggie completes at least one high-impact learning experience, with many students choosing to do multiple. These immersive opportunities bridge classroom theory with real-world application, giving you the skills, connections, and confidence to excel in your career and community.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Choose the path that aligns with your goals:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/augsburg-experience\/internships-student-teaching-and-field-work\/\">Internships<\/a>: Work with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, or global organizations\u2014right in the Twin Cities or abroad.<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"background-color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/augsburg-experience\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad<\/a>: From semester-long cultural immersion to short-term faculty-led trips, explore the world while earning credits.<\/li>\n<li>Teaching &amp; Clinical Practice: Education, nursing, and health science students gain licensed experience through student teaching, clinical rotations, and field practicums.<\/li>\n<li>Community &amp; Civic Engagement: Embedded in courses, these projects connect academics with local impact (e.g., sustainability initiatives, social justice work).<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"background-color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/augsburg-experience\/faculty-student-research\/\">Research Opportunities<\/a>: Engage in research with Augsburg faculty or through off-campus programs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/augsburg-experience\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQ page<\/a> to review common questions asked about the Augsburg Experience.<\/p>\n<p>Augsburg\u2019s staff and faculty play a vital role in guiding students through their academic and personal journeys. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/augsburg-experience\/faculty-resources\/\">staff and faculty resource page<\/a> to find tools, training, and best practices to help students thrive\u2014from advising strategies to crisis response protocols<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn by Doing: High-Impact Experiential Education at Augsburg University At Augsburg University, we believe education extends far beyond the classroom. &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":44438,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6199","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/98"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6199"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6199\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44808,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6199\/revisions\/44808"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}