At the University of Lethbridge, experience matters
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Your education is more than what you learn in the classroom. At uLethbridge, you’ll prepare for the career world by gaining first-hand experiences, new skills and the ability to apply your knowledge.
Now, you can show what sets you apart with uLethbridge’s unique MyExperience Transcript (MET). A record of your high-impact experiences, you can share your MET with future employers, professional associations, volunteer boards and others to illustrate your competitive edge.
Here are a few examples of experiential learning opportunities at uLethbridge, by category:
Leadership
uLethbridge Students’ Union & Graduate Students’ Association executive & council roles
Student clubs/organizations executive roles
Student-for-a-Day leaders, student mentors, tutors
Residence assistants
Pronghorns athletes
Research, creative expression & authorship
Independent study
Exhibitions, performances & productions, studio coursework, ensemble or performance groups
Publication authorship/co-authorship
Innovation & entrepreneurship
AGILITY programming
Travel & global citizenship
International exchange (outbound), study tours, courses offered abroad, work-study, Semester at Sea, archaeological field school, Malawi field study
Work-integrated learning
Co-operative education
Applied studies
Internships, practicum placements and preceptorships
Community service
uVolunteer experiences
CKXU, The Meliorist, PRIDE Centre, Women’s Centre, LPIRG, ULSU Volunteer Crew experience
Professional development
Workshops, conferences & speakers’ series
Integrated Management Experience & Student-Managed Investment Fund
Mental Health First Aid
The Inquiring Mind
Early Start Experience
With the Early Start Experience (ESE), first-year students take and earn credit for a liberal education course before the Fall 2021 term starts. Get to know the Lethbridge Campus, meet fellow students and your professors and learn about the resources available to you, while making the transition from high school to university easier and giving you credit toward your degree.
Did you know?
The average salary of uLethbridge co-op students is $25.77/hour. 1
The national average is $21.03. 95% of uLethbridge co-op students received positive performance evaluations. 1
The Fall 2020 term saw 1,222 uLethbridge students participate in at least one work-integrated learning experience, for a total of 63,385 placement hours.
The MyExperience calendar saw 2,426 registrations for 180 virtual events and workshops during the Fall 2020 term. 1 Career Bridge WIL Annual Report 2018-19
Meet a few uLethbridge students who are learning by doing:
Valentine Deregnaucourt
Bachelor of Science student | Major: Kinesiology
When Valentine moved to Canada from France, she looked for a university known for its research programs, innovation, and ability to help students develop skills and work experience.
“Since I started at uLethbridge, I’ve had so many opportunities and experiences. Because it’s a small university, I was able to get to know my professors, and staff. In my first two years, I was involved in three different research projects, on the executive of clubs, a teaching assistant, a French tutor, a volunteer for the International Centre and more. To sum up, uLethbridge puts you on the path to success by helping you build relationships, find opportunities and develop new experiences and skills.”
Lorenzo Bachman-Conrad
Dhillon School of Business student | Major: Computer Science, Minor: New Media
Lorenzo is building an impressive resume and a strong network by working where he learns. His campus roles so far include lifeguard, teaching assistant, tutor and
marketing designer/consultant.
“I started as a lifeguard for Horns Recreation at the University, and now provide marketing support for the department. It is incredible to work for the same institution where you learn. I’ m a teaching assistant in the Dhillon School of Business, and love having the opportunity to help students make connections and apply course concepts in a new and exciting way. I was also working on a textbook with one of my instructors, but it was put on hold because of COVID-19.”
Haley Shade
Bachelor of Science student | Major: Biological Sciences
In the Cancer Cell and Natural Product Laboratories at uLethbridge, Haley is gaining valuable research experience testing prairie plants for anti-cancer compounds.
“Working in the lab, I’ve learned more about the scientific process and gained experience conducting my own research, working in a laboratory and refining my skills. In addition to setting up experiments investigate the plants we work with, I’m going back into the community to speak with medicine men and Elders to learn more about the Traditional uses of each plant.”
Learn more about uLethbridge programs, experiences, opportunities and supports at our Virtual Open House, March 6.
For details, to register for Open House or to apply to uLethbridge, visit uLethbridge.ca
PHOTO: In the Cancer Cell and Natural Product Laboratories at uLethbridge, students gain valuable research experience testing prairie plants for anti-cancer compounds. University of Lethbridge photo