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Experiential Learning Ambassador Program
The University of Dayton EL Ambassadors Program connects junior and senior undergraduate students who've engaged in UD's experiential learning opportunities with first- and second-year students to share their experiences and create EL Roadmaps.
Through these interactions, students gain a better idea of how they want to be involved with experiential learning, both during their college experience and in the future.
Experiential Learning Labs
For students looking to explore possible EL opportunities, reflect on past experiences, or hoping to connect with other students, we’re excited to offer our Experiential Learning Labs. Our peer-led, PATH-eligible labs connect students with EL Ambassadors who facilitate informative, reflective, and fun conversations. Participants will learn new ways to engage, meet peer leaders offering guidance and mentorship, and create a rich dialogue contributing to student success and a greater sense of community.
This lab takes students in their first and sophomore years through the many programs UD has to offer. Students will be given the chance to explore the many sides of experiential learning. Students will consider what experiential learning means to them before being guided through possibilities by an EL Ambassador. Our Ambassador will help students decide what opportunities meet their unique needs, provide support in pursuing them, and use tools such as Google Jamboard to help participants create a collaborative space to plan their journey.
This lab is designed for students in their junior and senior years who have already begun their EL journeys. Students will be guided by an EL Ambassador through a roadmap reflection of their nontraditional learning experiences at UD. Internships, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities alike all have deep impacts on students' education. The Roadmaps reflect an individual journey and destination meant to help students visualize the impact that EL has had on their journey. Students will then share these roadmaps with each other to better understand the multitude of ways that EL helps students of all backgrounds.