Types of Experiential Learning
As an Honors student, you’ll experience impactful “beyond the classroom” adventures like study abroad, undergraduate research, service learning and internships as these opportunities are built into the Honors College curriculum.
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Study Away
Broaden your educational experience by studying away from campus.
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Undergraduate Research
Follow your intellectual curiosity with guidance from a faculty mentor.
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Service Learning
Make an impact as you give back to your community and receive academic credit.
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Internships
Build foundational skills while developing professional connections.

Experiential Learning Spotlight
An Honors College class is excavating the Horseshoe to raise awareness of the enslaved labor force that built the university. This is the first time in 51 years that archaeological research is being done at the heart of campus. Students in “Digging through the past: Exploring the Archaeological Resources of USC” work around three different mapped sites: the old president’s house that was demolished in 1939, enslaved quarters and an observatory.
Learn more about award-winning professor Kelly Goldberg's Honors course and its impact during her appearance on the USC podcast episode Remembering the Days — Digging in the dirt with Kelly Goldberg.