Independent Learning and Research Opportunities

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Independent Learning and Research Opportunities

The Experiential Learning Project (XLP) requirement may be fulfilled in several ways.

Independent Research

Students interested in research should contact the relevant professor and students interested in internship opportunities should connect with their advisor. View titles of recent honors theses.

Summer Fellows

The Summer Fellows program at Ursinus allows you, as a sophomore or junior, to pursue an independent scholarly project under the close tutelage of a Anthropology and Sociology faculty mentor.

Internships

Many students in the department take advantage of the close proximity of Ursinus to Philadelphia to gain experience in several settings. Learn more about internships through the Career and Professional Development Office.

Study Abroad

Students are encouraged to study abroad to challenge cultural assumptions, receive international experience, and diversify their education.

Anika Shah '19, Anthropology major. interned at AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Center. She tells us, “as an intern, I was responsible for taking care of the animals, which includes bottle feeding, wound care, cleaning animal living spaces. We were also taught basic raptor handling and mammal handling. We also had to administer pre-authorized medications and administer fluid via subcutaneous and tubing methods.”

Study abroad discovery along the streets