Experiential Learning

Make the most of your degree by participating in opportunities that apply classroom knowledge to the real-world. Get involved at UBC, volunteer, gain work experience, and/or study abroad.

Archaeological Field Schools

Discover the past first-hand in our archaeological field schools (AMNE 395). Recent field schools have included those at the Late Bronze Age site of Kalavasos-Ayios Dhimitrios on the island of Cyprus with Prof. Kevin Fisher, at Horvat Midras in Israel with Prof. Gregg Gardner, and at the Roman site of Apulum in Romania with Prof. Matthew McCarty.


Exchange Opportunties

Go Global’s international learning programs offer students transformational experiences that promote global awareness, meaningful engagement, and cross-cultural understanding. Programs include academic exchanges, group study programs, and research and service-learning. Application deadlines vary depending on the program.


Arts Co-op

Graduate with more than a degree and explore your career options with Arts Co-op.

As an Arts Co-op student, you’ll gain 12 months of paid work experience and a network of professional contacts through a variety of opportunities in the public, private and non-profit sectors. During the course of your degree, you’ll alternate between study terms and three paid, full-time work terms.

Arts Co-op partners with a diverse range of employers to provide transformative workplace learning experiences for your personal, academic, and professional growth while helping you prepare for your future career.

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90% of co-op graduates from Canadian schools receive job offers within one month after graduation

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Co-op graduates earn 12% higher starting salaries than non-co-op graduates

Manage your job search

Enhance your job search skills through extensive and specialized pre-employment training, including resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, personalized career coaching and ongoing workplace support.

Expand your skillset

Diversify your degree and stand out to employers by gaining transferable skills and experiences in a broad range of roles. Some professional skills that you can develop include:

  • Critical thinking and creative problem solving
  • Research, analysis and project management
  • Communications and writing
  • Digital media and technology
  • Leadership and teamwork

 

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