Make the World Your Classroom
Experiential learning — or “learning by doing”—takes knowledge and research beyond the classroom. At University of Toronto Mississauga, experiential learning gives you practical, research-driven opportunities to gain knowledge, build skills and explore career options.
In today's competitive job market, many employers actively seek out students and graduates who have relevant, world-ready experience.
Benefits of Experiential Learning
The benefits of experiential learning are numerous, including:
- Practical experience
- Build autonomy, adaptability and resilience
- Encourage career exploration
- Foster community
- Strengthen your professional network
- Graduate with an advantage
Featured Opportunities
UTM Co-op Internship Program
These long-term, full-time work opportunities are paid and provide an immersive industry experience. While uncredited, you'll earn a notation on your transcript when you complete one or more of these internships.
Academic Internships
These short-term, part-time opportunities allow you to earn credits while gaining practical experience. These internships may be paid or unpaid, and provide structured work experience related to your program and/or career goals.
Research Opportunity Program (ROP)
This program provides an unmatched opportunity to become involved in cutting-edge research and work directly with leading faculty members.
Additional Opportunities
- Field courses allow you to apply, in a practical fashion, course concepts outside of the classroom. Field experiences support your professional development but are not required for professional licensure or accreditation.
- Community-engaged learning (CEL) is a method of teaching and learning that combines classroom curriculum and learning objectives with meaningful contributions to the community.
What Students Have to Say
On the BIO400 Internship course
"These shaped [...] my career aspirations. I built connections with other undergraduate students who shared similar goals and was able to network with healthcare professionals such as pharmacists, nurses and physicians."
On the Criminology Internship course SOC480
I interned at ADR Chambers, an arbitration and mediation firm where I gained experience working under construction contracts adjudication. This was an incredibly valuable experience because it helped shape my interest in different areas of law.