The Abington Experience

Power your future with the Abington Experience—your roadmap for campus to career success. By combining internships, research guided by expert faculty, leadership training, and short-term academic travel, you’ll build the in-demand skills and confidence proven to increase job offers, salaries, and lifelong success. Develop your own path to a rewarding future with the Abington Experience. 

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Short-Term Travel

Apply classroom learning in real-life settings by enrolling in courses that feature up to 10 days of U.S. or international travel during semester breaks. Led by faculty, these affordable opportunities will expand and strengthen your cultural awareness and collaboration skills while you explore the world. 

Short-Term Travel Experiences
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Leadership

At Penn State Abington, everyone can develop their leadership potential. No matter where you start, we’ve created pathways so you can get involved, and we support you as you move into more complex roles. Employers value leaderships skills like initiative and problem solving, which will make you a more attractive job candidate. 

Student Leadership & Involvement
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Internships

Tap into our Career Development staff's expertise and Penn State’s worldwide alumni network to find internships that will help you acquire and polish valuable professional skills, explore career paths, and make connections that can lead to employment. 

Career & Professional Development
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Research with Faculty Members

Deepen your understanding of course material and explore new areas by working with faculty experts and peers through Abington’s undergraduate research program. These hands-on experiences enhance career and graduate school competitiveness and let you apply your skills to real-world experiences. 

Undergraduate Research