Experiential Education

Learning that combines hand-on experiences with critical reflection to equip you with the skills and insights needed to succeed in your career and navigate life after university.

A co-op student helping wine makers process grapes at a vineyard.

Experiential education offers opportunity to learn through experience and understand how classroom concepts and ideas are used in practice. Students will collaborate with a range of partners beyond UBC Okanagan, gain practical insights and see firsthand how concepts from their courses come to life in professional settings.

UBCO offers a wide variety of experiential education opportunities so students can choose experiences that suit their interests, support degree completion and career aspirations.