97.7%
of Miami Students employed or seeking further education
Experiential Education
Experiential education is a teaching philosophy in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop students’s capacity to contribute to their communities.
A Note from Brandon Prew
Director of Experiential Education
Students who engage in experiential education at Miami graduate with strong workplace competencies, improved post-graduation employment rates, and higher starting salaries.
Through internships, co-ops, research, and other immersive experiences, students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. These experiences foster adaptability, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership — capabilities that drive career growth in an evolving workforce.
Experiential Education transforms a Miami University degree into a launchpad for impact, equipping graduates to shape the future of the workforce.
Miami Learning Beyond The Classroom
The Miami Experience goes far beyond classroom learning. Experiential learning is integral to a world-class liberal arts education and fundamental to the MiamiTHRIVE initiative. Students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining valuable personal and professional insight while developing skills, career readiness, engaging with community initiatives, and personal growth.
Miami supports diverse experiential opportunities both locally and globally, including:
- Internships/Gigs
- Research
- Job Shadowing
- Undergraduate Research
- Study Abroad
- Field Work/Practicums
- Creative Projects/Performances
- Entrepreneurship/Innovation Challenges
- Student-Led Projects/Ventures
- Leadership Development Programs
- and numerous faculty-supported experiences.
Our Numbers Show Success
156
Research/Internship Grant Recipients since July 2024
$300K+
in Research/Internship Awards distributed to students
My biggest leadership lesson from this internship, something I learned from my supervisor who had 25 years of company experience, is that “value is delivered by changing outcomes.” As a leader, a key part of your role is helping others see the importance of what you're all doing.
Siddhant Karki, ‘25
Major: Computer Science and Mathematics | Internship: Eli Lilly
Mornings started off with an hour focused on learning tools like CRM systems and Salesforce. These sessions were hands-on and helped us get a feel for how customer info and interactions are tracked in a real finance setting. After that, we had more of a class-style session where experienced employees would walk us through the company’s internal platforms like Xperience and explain how it all ties into the customer experience.
Ryan Fields, ‘26
Major: Business Analytics | Internship: First Financial Bank
Build Your Experiences
Miami Ready
Avoid job board anxiety. Miami Ready matches your unique skills and interests with employers who actually want what you bring to the table. Get discovered by companies seeking your specific background. Less searching, more strategic career moves.
Internship/Research Grants
Don't let finances block your career opportunities. Career Center Internship/Research Grants help cover expenses, transportation, and other costs so you can pursue that career-building internship or research project — even if it’s unpaid!
Professional Attire Grant
First impressions matter, but professional attire shouldn’t drain your bank account. The Career Center’s Professional Attire Grants help you invest in quality clothing for interviews, networking events, and your first job. Look confident, feel prepared, and land opportunities without the financial concerns.
Center for Career Exploration and Success
45 Armstrong Center
550 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056
