Quinnipiac University

BA in English Experiential Learning

Experiential learning at Quinnipiac offers multiple opportunities to apply your knowledge through hands-on work, service and exploration, preparing you for success in 21st-century careers. With an abundance of resources, internship opportunities and career-focused guidance, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge that distinguish you to employers and pave the way for long-term success.

Double Helix: A Journal of Critical Thinking and Writing

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Double Helix is an international, peer-reviewed journal of pedagogy. It publishes work addressing linkages between critical thinking and writing in and across the disciplines, and it is especially interested in pieces that explore and report on connections between pedagogical theory and classroom practice.

Each fall, an internship is available to students, during which they will collaborate as an editorial team on a volume of the journal. Under the guidance of the associate Editor, with oversight from the editor, students work with professional manuscripts from submission through publication, acquiring experience with all phases of the editorial process. Students who complete the internship receive three course credits, are permanently listed on the journal site as assistant editors for that volume and gain hands-on experience applicable to editorial positions in all fields. 

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Experiential Learning Opportunities

Gain experience on and off campus

At Quinnipiac, English majors engage in small, discussion-based classes that emphasize hands-on learning while honing their abilities to think critically, work collaboratively, write creatively, develop life-long learning skills and engage in reflection on learning.

Additionally, students have numerous opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the field. These opportunities include: 

  • Joining Montage, Quinnipiac’s student-run literary journal, or other student-run publications to gain experience in editing and publishing
  • Interning with the Brooklyn Poets or Double Helix
  • Conducting scholarly research, which can be done either individually, as part of a class, with a faculty member or as part of a senior Capstone
  • Becoming a Peer Tutor for the Learning Commons 

Students also have the opportunity to complement their in-class learning by visiting libraires and attending live performances. Recent visits include:  

  • The Lewis Walpole Library, where students viewed and interacted with the library's collection
  • Yale’s Beinecke Library, where students attended a curated special session featuring the earliest printings of Shakespeare’s plays, and Ederton Park, when students experienced a live performance of Shakespeare's Richard III by Elm City Shakespeare 

A Foundation for Your Future

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400+ Internships

Number of internship opportunities available to our students in the U.S. and abroad.

#1 in the United States

#1 Best Employment Rate

For the fifth year in a row, the career site Zippia ranked Quinnipiac as the best college in the nation for employment 10 years after graduation.

73% Hands-On Experience

Percentage of seniors who participated in at least one internship during their time at Quinnipiac.

Career-Building Resources

Job Market Trends

Quinnipiac students excel as interns, new hires, managers and executives in almost every industry. Gather real-world data about starting salaries, hiring trends and in-demand skills to inform your decision-making and put you on a path to success. 

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Craft Your Career

With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the College of Arts & Sciences support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.

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Career and Experiential Learning Lab

iQ, Quinnipiac University’s holistic approach to career development and experiential learning, surrounds every individual with a personalized plan that maximizes their time at Quinnipiac. The powerhouse of iQ, our Career and Experiential Learning Lab is the physical space where students and advisers bridge the gap between college and career. 

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