On April 1, members of the Mount Allison community gathered to celebrate experiential learning, including internships, experiential-based courses, community service learning, simulation experiences, and applied research projects.
"Experiential learning is intentional, reflective, accessible, and helps students put theory into practice, while connecting meaningfully with their communities, says Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development Rebecca Leaman. "At Mount Allison, it showcases innovative teaching, entrepreneurial ideas, social impact, and allows students to develop their professional and academic skills."
Since Fall 2019, over 3,000 students have participated in at least one experiential learning activity, with nearly 725,000 hours of work in over 8,600 total experiential learning activities.
In 2025-26, 1,472 unique students participated in experiential learning activities at Mount Allison, including:
- 200 paid internships
- 2,500 academic/course-based experiences, including:
- 670 students participating in applied research projects,
- 850 students in case-based learning experiences
- 770 students participating in creative practice, performance, or exhibit activities
"The Elevate Gala is to showcase some of the incredible work our students and faculty have done, but also to thank our community partners who mentor, coach, and support our students as they prepare for their professional careers," says Leaman.
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