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Study Away Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark University offers students the opportunity to gain career readiness skills and an immersive learning experience while studying away in either Boston, MA, or Washington, DC. Students who study away join a learning community that blends a credit-bearing, semester-long internship with collaborative academics and professional skill-building\u2014creating shared experiences that foster growth and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the spirit of Clark\u2019s collaborative values, our study away partners join us in a shared responsibility to create programs that make a difference. Together, we champion social impact, drive positive change, and nurture curiosity\u2014building a global community committed to learning and action. Below, learn more about what each program offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in applying to a study away program? We\u2019ve got you covered! The Career Connections Center oversees the application process and can guide you. To get started, complete an interest form<\/a> or schedule a meeting with a career advisor through Handshake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Semester in The City, Boston, MA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Semester in the City offers Clark undergraduates in all majors a unique chance to turn passion into impact. This fully credited fellowship places students in 30-hour-per-week internships with nonprofits, social enterprises, or government agencies in Boston, where they tackle real social challenges and gain hands-on experience. Over 15 transformative weeks, Fellows develop essential skills, build professional networks, and explore career paths aligned with their interests\u2014from education and criminal justice reform to sustainability and beyond.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Washington Center, Washington, D.C.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Washington Center\u2019s Academic Internship Program empowers Clark undergraduate students in all majors to launch their careers with confidence. This program goes beyond securing an internship by providing the skills, connections, and experience needed to thrive in today\u2019s competitive job market. In D.C., students gain hands-on experience through hybrid or in-person internships, attend professional development workshops, and network with influential leaders. Weekly academic courses taught by industry professionals bridge classroom learning with real-world application, offering insights and connections that matter.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n