What experiential learning opportunities do you have in your program?

In my Bachelor of Business Administration program, there is a choice of having a co-op, which is a great way to have experiential hands on learning, its a great opportunity to get industry experience before graduation which puts you ahead. There is also an option for a placement, that offers relevant experience and you can have a placement along with your courses as it’s part-time!

My program offers numerous experiential learning opportunities. In the fourth year, it includes a supervised project where real-world datasets are used to develop and evaluate solutions using data science techniques. Additionally, one of my first-year courses included a voluntary community service learning opportunity, connecting us with local non-profit businesses where we gained valuable work experience. Moreover, CareerSpace department supports students in securing internships and placements, providing hands-on experience while completing their studies.

In the Media Studies program at Trent, there are endless experiential learning opportunities, including workshops and co-op options. The workshops are my favourite because they go beyond learning concepts, focusing on how different production techniques are used in the media industry. At Trent, there are workshops in photography, video game design, electronic music, punk music, documentary film, experimental film, and radio and podcasting. For example, in the photography workshop, we learn the different techniques for taking photos with digital cameras, developing photos with old cameras, and editing with programs like Photoshop. These workshops allow you to learn multiple skills, whether it's video coding, creating animated shorts, or music production. There are also Co-op options, where students have the opportunity to work for 12 months in a media company, in order to apply the knowledge acquired, expand their skills, gain more experience in the workplace, and explore career options. In conclusion, the Media Studies program at Trent University allows you to learn both in class and in the workplace.