Where Campus Meets Career: The Abington Experience
The four pillars of the Abington Experience will make you stand out to future employers.
The Abington Experience prepares you to launch from campus to career through internships, research with expert faculty, leadership training, and academic travel, building the in-demand skills and confidence proven to increase job offers, salaries, and long-term success.
Short-term Academic Travel: Apply classroom learning in real-life settings by enrolling in courses with up to 10 days of travel within the United States or outside the country during semester breaks. Led by faculty, these affordable opportunities will expand and strengthen your cultural awareness and collaboration skills. Students in every degree program will have the chance to experience academic travel.
Leadership: At Penn State Abington, every student can develop their leadership potential through our Leadership Portal, the gateway to starting your leadership journey. We’ve created pathways to show you how to get involved and supports to prepare you to tackle more complex roles. Employers value leadership skills, which make you a more attractive job candidate.
Internships: Tap into our Career Development staff's expertise and Penn State’s global alumni network to find internships that will help you acquire valuable professional skills, explore career paths, and make professional connections. Whether your degree requires an internship or not, employers look for these professionals experiences when selecting candidates. Our Career Development team is ready to help you find the right fit on your path from campus to career.
Research with Faculty:Deepen your understanding of course material and explore new interests by working with faculty experts and peers through Abington’s undergraduate research program or ACURA. Hands-on experience enhances your career and graduate school options by demonstrating that you've applied your skills in the real world. From arts and aerospace to pottery and politics, Abington has research opportunities just for you.
The Abington Experience combined with the campus's quick and easy access to Philadelphia can help you launch your career right in the heart of the region’s diverse and vibrant economy.
