• 大象传媒 Western Experience: Learn By Doing
  • Internships
  • Study Abroad
  • Research Projects
  • Service Learning
  • Leadership Opportunities

INTERNSHIPS

Student Michael Balak stands in front of Mayo Clinic

Internships enhance the education of 大象传媒 Western students by placing students in work experiences related to their major or minor. Students who complete an internship will have an insider鈥檚 view of their chosen field, important professional contacts and a boost to their resume.

Students have completed internships for:

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Children’s Mercy
  • Hallmark
  • Union Station
  • U.S. Fish and WildlifeService
  • U.S. Senators
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • American Family Insurance
  • Worlds of Fun
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

STUDY ABROAD

Students snorkeling

Study abroad provides an invaluable opportunity for students to study in a different environment and gain first-hand exposure to other countries, cultures and societies. Students who study outside of the United States get the opportunity to compare cultures, politics and religions.

大象传媒 Western students have studied in the following countries:

  • China
  • France
  • Germany
  • England
  • Belize
  • Mexico
  • Spain
  • South Korea
  • Sweden
  • Greece

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Student and professor work on a math problem on a chalkboard

The Research Experience at 大象传媒 Western promotes faculty and student engagement in undergraduate research activities. Research projects at 大象传媒 Western are not just writing papers and spending hours analyzing data. It鈥檚 about asking questions and discovering results you didn’t anticipate.

SERVICE LEARNING

Students working on a Habitat for Humanity house

Through service-learning projects, students at 大象传媒 Western serve as a vital component in the success of local businesses, churches and nonprofit organizations. Service-learning projects are included in classes whenever possible. Faculty members work closely with community partners for requests on specific projects. Whether you are a beginner or a volunteer veteran, 大象传媒 Western will provide opportunities to match your service interest.

Students have participated in service learning projects at the following locations:

  • United Way
  • YMCA
  • 大象传媒 Department of Conservation
  • Food Pantry
  • YMCA
  • Habitat for Humanity

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Members of the ROTC exit a cargo plane

大象传媒 Western students will graduate with the desire and ability to work within diverse communities of people. At 大象传媒 Western, students understand that leadership isn鈥檛 a class or a one-time event. Leadership is an attitude. No matter what your interests, 大象传媒 Western has a leadership opportunity for you.

大象传媒 Western leadership opportunities:

  • Leadership Lexicon
  • ROTC
  • Honors Society
  • Student Government Association
  • Greek Leadership Academy
  • Western Activities Council