At Augustana University, students will have the opportunity to explore their career aspirations through a variety of hands-on learning experiences and internships. The Augustana Student Success Center (SSC) is a can connect students with hands-on learning with both on- and off-campus experiences.
On-Campus Opportunities
- Students routinely collaborate with professors on faculty-mentored research. Many leave with publications and presentations, such as from the Arthur Olsen Student Research Symposium.
- Relevant campus employment can be found at the Augustana IT Help Desk, Campus Learning Center (CLC), Rec Services, Augustana Research Institute (ARI) or other administrative offices.
- With 100+ student organizations, there are opportunities that permit students to refine their leadership, communication and collaboration skills. Choose from student government, clubs, honor societies, the fine arts, athletics or campus ministries.
- Students apply theory to practice through simulated case competitions, such as the PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition, CFA Institute Research Challenge and IBM Call for Code Global Challenge.
- Professors often incorporate applied learning into their curriculum. For example, business students complete 20 hours of project-based work at a local organization in Principles of Marketing (BSAD 310). Education students gain immediate access to the school district and are paired with a student for mentoring in Foundations of Education (EDUC 110), while exercise science students provide ongoing wellness consultation to a client in Exercise Leadership (EXSC 450).
Off-Campus Opportunities
Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana benefits from a robust labor market that readily provides meaningful off-campus experiences.
Several Fortune 500 companies provide opportunities in finance, while students interested in health care may choose from several hospitals. With dozens of schools throughout the city, students interested in education will gain exposure to the classroom early and often. Innovative organizations also engage students in the technology and manufacturing field. Students interested in helping others may choose from opportunities at nearly 100 non-profits.
