We all learn from experience, but some experiences are more instructive than others. Faculty members at Loyola University New Orleans who engage students in experiential learning constantly practice what St. Ignatius of Loyola called “discernment,” a deliberative process by which one determines the best way to proceed. Faculty-mentors develop programs and individual projects that emphasize Jesuit values—social justice, education of the whole person, the commitment to always strive for more—and bridge the world of the classroom with the real world of work. The experiential learning opportunities our faculty members provide help prepare students to lead meaningful lives with and for others and launch successful careers upon graduation.
But our faculty’s efforts are only part of the equation— the real value of experiential learning is created by our students. In this report, you will find examples of students who vigorously seize opportunities presented to them.
