Experiential Learning

Get real-world, hands-on experience through experiential learning opportunities. Apply what you’ve learned and explore your interests while gaining valuable skills that will help you stand out.

What Is Experiential Learning?

Experiential learning opportunities let you apply your knowledge and insight within real-world contexts outside the classroom. By broadening your UB experience, you can gain a heightened sense of civic responsibility, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and share your unique talents, interests and passions.

These opportunities — which are typically under the mentorship of researchers, faculty and community leaders — may include internships, volunteer assignments, part-time jobs, clinical experiences, faculty-mentored research and faculty-mentored engagement projects.

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It’s never too early to explore opportunities. Plan ahead to make sure you can take advantage of the best experiences for you.

Opportunities in Student Life

There are numerous opportunities to participate in experiential learning throughout Student Life.

Alternative Breaks
12/23/24
Whether it's working in community gardens around Buffalo, NY or teaching English to children in the Dominican Republic, UB students are making a positive global impact.
Diversity Advocates
3/31/25
Diversity Advocates (DA) are student interns committed to promoting diversity, advocacy and social justice at UB. By increasing their awareness and knowledge of diversity-related issues, DA's will create dialogue that explores the definition and perception of diversity.
Esports
1/28/25
UB Esports Varsity teams compete with Esports Collegiate (ESC), which is operated by the Mid-American Conference (MAC) of the NCAA.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
4/11/25
Joining a fraternity or sorority shows a commitment to scholarship and leadership and is an opportunity to serve the community at UB and beyond.
Here to Career
12/11/23
Student Life's comprehensive career readiness program, Here to Career redefines student employment by empowering students to engage meaningfully with work.
Leadership House
3/27/25
Get access to exclusive leadership opportunities, learn how to thrive in a professional setting, and work with outstanding mentors to get the most out of your time at UB.
Marching Band
4/16/25
Join the UB Marching Band and you’ll be right in the middle of the action as you bring the sights and sounds of the band to life.
Next Level Conference
2/10/25
With great mentorship comes great leadership. Check out this leadership mentoring experience for emerging, rising, and legacy leaders.
Orientation Leader
8/29/24
Make an impact on new students, develop your leadership skills and have fun assisting new students through their New to UB process
Student Affairs and Leadership Mentoring Experience (SAMPLE)
1/23/25
Get real-world experience from a mentor in the field of student affairs, and find out if working for a college or university is the right career path for you.