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Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning at UC San Diego builds bridges--between academic and co-curricular, theory and practice, college and career--by creating opportunities for students to “learn by doing”. Students explore, build community, and develop the competencies to lead in a global society through engagement in experiential learning both on and off campus.

Types of Experiential Learning

Find Opportunities

Find Experiential Learning Opportunities on the REAL (Research Experience and Applied Learning) portal

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UC San Diego Competencies

Develop your career-readiness competencies through experiential learning.

Competencies

Record Competencies on Your Transcript

The CCR records the competencies you've developed while at UC San Diego on your official transcript.

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Academic Internships

AIP

Credit-bearing internships that build experience and connect with academic learning

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UCDC

Live, study and intern in the nation’s capital

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UC Center Sacramento

Intern and study public policy at the state level

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