What is "In the Field?"
Students experience a range of careers in various industries through the In the Field program. This initiative provides students with an opportunity to visit different workplaces to benefit from networking, exposure to professional environments, understanding industry expectations, and hands-on experience.
An In the Field experience may involve the following activities:
Assist students in gaining insight on potential careers within the industry
Connect students with colleagues from different departments allowing them to learn from individual career journeys
Offer a guided workplace tour
Design a hands-on activity to provide student with some experience
Are You Interested in Hosting UTSC Students For an "In the Field"?
For more details on hosting a group for an In the Field, please reach out to Wendy Szeto, Experiential Learning Programs Coordinator for more information.
What Students Are Saying About The Program
鈥淓ngaging in real-world scenarios provided a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in legal practice, sharpening my analytical and problem-solving skills. Overall, the experience reinforced the significance of merging theoretical learning with hands-on experiences for a comprehensive legal education.鈥
鈥淭his experience helped to reaffirm my interest in working with companies and people that live at the forefront of technology and research.鈥
鈥淚 learned that your career isn鈥檛 just limited to what you study.鈥
鈥淚 learned that there are different pathways leading to careers in the mental health field.鈥
鈥淎s we were being guided through the hospital, I kept thinking that it would be a great place to work or volunteer. Everyone there seemed to share similar values to me when it comes to the importance of mental health on overall wellbeing.鈥
