NSU University SCHOOL

EMPOWERING STUDENTS

Why Experiential learning?

• Evokes deeper understanding of subject than classroom study alone
• Allows application of knowledge in complex/ambiguous situations
• Fosters career readiness if students are provided structured reflection

IN-SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL opportunities

• Courses
• Clubs
• Innovation Lab
• Independent Research

Out-Of-School EXPERIENTIAL opportunities

• Internships
• Fellowships
• Senior Shark Capstone Experience

NSU University School FellowsHIPs

• Osteopathic Medicine-2017
• Digital Production-2018
• Law-2018
• Business-2019
• Oceanography-2020

Medical (COM) FellowsHIP

• explore health professions
• interact with NSU medical professionals, med students
• journal about each field rotation
• develop unique research questions
• present to field professionals
• serve the community

COM APPLication process

• launched Sept. 2017
• 60+ students interested
• essay, interview
• 12 COM fellows
• student testimony

FELLOWSHIP JournalS

"And, as a result of this training session, a new responsibility to act during certain crises has replaced the responsibility of not knowing how to act, forcing me to become a more selfless, compassionate, capable individual—a healer."



-Michael Gonzalez '19

Shark Capstone Experience

• April 26 to May 17
• Open to all seniors
• Exploration and project creation of an academic, career, service-related, or personal interest
• Culminating event- May 17 6-9 pm
• Seniors will present capstones to audience of parents, teachers, admin

SHARK CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE

GOAL=100% of student body