Real World Edge

Students will demonstrate the ability to relate theory to practice.  They will:

• Develop an appreciation for the many factors (resources, personalities, competing priorities, etc.) involved in “real world” situations
• Develop the confidence needed to succeed in future career and community opportunities
• Better integrate theory from a student’s major or minor into practice outside of the classroom setting

To satisfactorily achieve the outcome, students will complete:

• 100 hours that may include a combination of service learning, research experiences, work experience, internships or professional activities
• Log your hours on the Superior Edge logging system
• Write a reflection paper and complete a short survey

Examples of what would count towards completion of the Real World Edge:

• service learning courses:  in the syllabi it should state how many hours a student will receive
• research experiences:  Freshman Fellows, apprenticeships, working with a faculty member
• related work experience:  an early childhood student working at a daycare, a graphic design student working in a design office, an accounting major working at a CPA firm, etc.
• internships/practica/apprenticeships/field work
• professional activities:  attending or presenting at a professional conference

Possible Real World Activities:

• Internship/employment related to your major or minor
• Academic student organization associated with your major or minor
• Volunteer for an organization associated with your major or minor
• Attend workshops/conferences associated with your major
• A chairperson on a board pertaining to your major or minor
• Work with professors, graduate assistants or teaching assistants on extra projects pertaining to your major or minor