Gaining Experience: Professional experience isn’t limited to formal internships. This guide explores the many ways CFAC students can build meaningful experience before graduation, including campus employment, student organizations, research, performances, exhibitions, freelance work, leadership roles, and independent creative projects. Use this resource to identify opportunities that align with your interests and help you develop the skills employers value.

Finding Internships & Experience: Finding the right opportunity takes more than submitting applications—it requires a thoughtful strategy. This guide provides practical advice for identifying internships and other experiential learning opportunities, researching organizations, using job search resources effectively, and pursuing experiences that support your long-term career goals.

Making Every Experience Count: The value of an experience isn’t measured by its title—it’s measured by what you learn from it. This guide will help you reflect on your experiences, recognize the skills you’ve developed, and articulate your accomplishments for résumés, portfolios, interviews, and networking conversations. Use it throughout and after each experience to turn your work into compelling professional stories.