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The River Semester

The Augsburg Experience Requirement

Learn by Doing: High-Impact Experiential Education at 海角社区

At 海角社区, we believe education extends far beyond the classroom. Our聽high-impact learning experiences鈥攁 hallmark of an Augsburg education鈥攃hallenge every student to apply knowledge in real-world settings. Through聽the Augsburg Experience, students gain hands-on practice with focused reflection, developing critical skills, meaningful relationships, and a deeper understanding of their values and potential.

Why Experiential Learning Matters

  • Career-Ready Skills:聽Gain聽hands-on experience聽in your field through internships, clinicals, and research.
  • Global Perspectives:聽Study abroad in聽90+ countries聽or engage locally through community partnerships.
  • Faculty Mentorship:聽Collaborate with professors on聽cutting-edge research.
  • Purpose-Driven Learning: Tackle real challenges through civic engagement and fieldwork.

At Augsburg, we prepare students not just for careers, but for聽lifelong engagement and leadership in an interconnected world. Discover how learning by doing shapes tomorrow鈥檚 innovators and changemakers.

A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Choose the path that aligns with your goals:

  1. Internships: Work with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, or global organizations鈥攔ight in the Twin Cities or abroad.
  2. Study Abroad: From semester-long cultural immersion to short-term faculty-led trips, explore the world while earning credits.
  3. Teaching & Clinical Practice: Education, nursing, and health science students gain licensed experience through student teaching, clinical rotations, and field practicums.
  4. Community & Civic Engagement: Embedded in courses, these projects connect academics with local impact (e.g., sustainability initiatives, social justice work).
  5. Research Opportunities: Engage in research with Augsburg faculty or through off-campus programs.

Visit the FAQ page to review common questions asked about the Augsburg Experience.

Augsburg鈥檚 staff and faculty play a vital role in guiding students through their academic and personal journeys. Explore the staff and faculty resource page to find tools, training, and best practices to help students thrive鈥攆rom advising strategies to crisis response protocols