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Experiential Learning: Business, Coop, Entrepreneurship

What is Experiential Learning?

The definition of experiential education provided by the Association for Experiential Education is as follows:

Experiential education is a philosophy that informs many methodologies in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop people's capacity to contribute to their communities.


GFESS takes pride in providing experiential education in all disciplines. Cooperative Education and Business curriculum at GFESS provide experiential learning opportunities to increase student learning. Please refer to the Cooperative Education Page and Business Page for more information.