The University of Ottawa offers different paths to learn at your own pace, according to your interests and ambitions, while giving you the opportunity to make a difference.
Integrate throughout your academic journey!
Experiential learning gives you a chance to transform the way you learn, as well as plenty of ways to influence the world around you.
Live hands-on experiences
Learn about yourself
Experiential learning is an excellent way to confirm your choices, try something different, or discover new interests.
Enhance your university experience
University life is more than just classroom learning. Shape your own experience through hands-on learning opportunities.
Build your future
The future starts now. Through experiential learning, you’ll gain real-world experience and build a network that can help shape your future career.
Through various forms of experiential learning, you will hone a range of key competencies. Learn to identify what makes you unique and begin to forge your own path.
These 13 key competencies are:
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving and creativity
- Communication
- Integrity
- Autonomy and resiliency
- Intellectual curiosity
- Collaboration
- Self-awareness
- Civic engagement
- World View
Digital capacity
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Career Corner
University Centre (map)
85 University, 2nd floor (UCU 216)
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Canada
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
