{"id":280,"date":"2025-10-16T10:39:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/?p=280"},"modified":"2025-11-03T11:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:47:06","slug":"the-clark-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/the-clark-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Clark Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-gradient-2-gradient-background\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-281\" alt=\"Students, seen from behind process in during Commencement.exercises\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Commencement.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Commencement.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Commencement-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Commencement-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Commencement-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Commencement-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Commencement-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-display-font-family has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-the-clark-experience\">The Clark Experience<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-classroom-career-and-connection\">Classroom, Career, and Connection<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro\">Undergraduate students attending Clark University arrive on campus with the promise of an education that will challenge them, inspire them, and propel them. To that end, they have something working in their favor. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro\">They have The Clark Experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Clark Experience, or Clark E, is Clark\u2019s pledge to every undergraduate that they will graduate with the confidence, creativity, and tenacity to succeed and lead a life of consequence, on whatever path they choose. Clark E&nbsp;brings together an exceptional classroom education with a thoughtfully integrated system of career preparation, skill-building, hands-on learning, wellness resources, and community connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How? With academic excellence at its core, through The Clark Experience, every Clark undergraduate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Develops knowledge and skills through interdisciplinary studies. <\/strong>Students learn across different fields and deepen their critical thinking. They are inspired to pursue interests and discover new passions, and be exposed to areas of study they\u2019ve not even thought of. And students have a highly personalized academic experience\u2014learning and working closely with professors through coursework, in the lab, and in the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finds their place and their people, in the Clark community and beyond. <\/strong>Studentsdevelop networks of mentors and future employers, including Clark faculty or alumni. They make connections and lifelong friends, bound together by common interests and aspirations. And they collaborate, engage, share, and create in new and meaningful ways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discovers and demonstrates their purpose. <\/strong>Students transform their entire Clark experience\u2014in and outside the classroom\u2014into deeper understanding and curiosity. They reflect and bring cohesion to all they\u2019ve done from their first year to their last, and craft their personal story. They set personal and professional goals and build a virtual portfolio of the entirety of their Clark Experience that they can share with anyone, anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepares for meaningful careers through experiential, hands-on learning. <\/strong>As a Clarkie, career-readiness starts on day one. Students will have extensive experiential learning opportunities\u2014here and abroad\u2014with access to funded research, internships, and student leadership opportunities. They will analyze, synthesize, and tackle complex, real-world challenges. And they will gain a broader view of the world \u2026 to take with them on their journey after Clark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote padded is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA GPA can only tell you so much. There are different ways to be intelligent; there are different ways to be curious.\u201d<br><\/p>\n<cite><strong>Bianca Brezinsky \u201926<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group alignfull boxout has-white-color has-gray-900-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-150db93aa29dd2e93fbeec0d4322278b is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clark-e-highlights\">Clark E Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2022-Biology-Students-In-Nahant-33-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Biology students gather specimens at the shore in Nahant.\" class=\"wp-image-772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2022-Biology-Students-In-Nahant-33-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2022-Biology-Students-In-Nahant-33-1200x800-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2022-Biology-Students-In-Nahant-33-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2022-Biology-Students-In-Nahant-33-1200x800-1.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clark-core\">Clark Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Literally, the core of every undergraduate student\u2019s academic experience. Taken across diverse disciplines, these courses allow students to develop critical-thinking skills and respect for other cultures and perspectives, and introduce students to new ways of seeing, thinking, and knowing humans and the natural world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/\">Clark Core<\/a> classes encompass <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/first-year-intensives\/\">First-Year Intensive courses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/problems-of-practice\/\">Problems of Practice courses<\/a> that offer real-world learning experiences, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/capstone\">capstone<\/a>, which can be an honors thesis, research project, or original work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/ClarkFEST-research-1024x682.avif\" alt=\"A student presents original research at a ClarkFest event\" class=\"wp-image-773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/ClarkFEST-research-1024x682.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/ClarkFEST-research-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/ClarkFEST-research-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/ClarkFEST-research-1536x1024.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/ClarkFEST-research.avif 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At ClarkFEST, students share their research, practice, and creative works through posters, presentations, and interactive exhibits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-honors-program-nbsp\">The Honors Program&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Through academic excellence, ingenuity, interdisciplinarity, and community\u2014both in and out of the classroom\u2014students unleash their intellectual curiosity. When they graduate with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/honors\/\">honors<\/a> accolade, they are stand-out candidates for potential employers and graduate schools.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Sophomore_Summit_Sept_2025-6-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"Students connect with alumni and begin to plan for their careers at the Sophomore Summit\" class=\"wp-image-779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Sophomore_Summit_Sept_2025-6-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Sophomore_Summit_Sept_2025-6-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Sophomore_Summit_Sept_2025-6-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Sophomore_Summit_Sept_2025-6-1536x1024.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/90\/Sophomore_Summit_Sept_2025-6-2048x1366.avif 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sophomore-summit\">Sophomore Summit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/news\/2025\/09\/25\/career-climb-is-a-priority-at-sophomore-summit\/\">Sophomore Summit<\/a> is an annual conference that empowers second-year students to explore their career interests, develop professional skills, and build connections with alumni and campus resources. Through a combination of interactive sessions, an\u00a0alumni panel, and networking opportunities, students gain valuable tools to guide their academic and professional journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div><div class=\"\">\n    <lite-youtube videoid=\"69Z_oqZ9uY4\" playlabel=\"\" js-api>\n        <button class=\"close\"><span>\u00d7<\/span> Close<\/button>\n    <\/lite-youtube>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eportfolio\">ePortfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The virtual and personal ePortfolio makes sense of a student\u2019s entire Clark Experience\u2014through their academics, experiential learning, cocurricular activities, and reflections\u2014and packages their own unique story. It is a powerful and impressive tool for networking with future employers, graduate programs, or any other engagement after Clark.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate students arrive on campus with the promise of an education that will challenge, inspire, and propel them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single-no-title","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"departments":[5],"issues":[3],"class_list":["post-280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","departments-red-square","issues-fall-winter-2025"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Clark Experience | Clark Magazine | 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