Learn the Skills to Make an Impact in the World
Exploring art and ecology in the forests of Sweden. Developing policy solutions for real-world clients. Teaching Spanish to local middle schoolers. Taking your student organization to the next level. These are just a few of the opportunities you might find in an Essential Education Experience (E3) course.
E3s are upper-division, hands-on courses that help you apply the Essential Abilities you’ve gained in a real-world context. You’ll build skills in stakeholder engagement, team management, and navigating cross-cultural differences while working on a project that connects with communities beyond the traditional classroom.
Most E3s are rooted in SHAPE disciplines—Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts for People and the Environment/Economy—and include a strong immersive or community engagement component. As part of the experience, you’ll also create an ePortfolio to reflect on your learning and showcase your knowledge, growth, and skills to future employers.