Elon University

100 Campus Drive

Elon, N.C. 27244
(336)-278-7215

FACT SHEET

CONTACT: Bridgette Barnett

240-281-7888
barnett3@elon.edu

Sept. 13, 2013

ELON EXPERIENCES OFFERS STUDY ABROAD, INTERNSHIPS, MORE FOR STUDENTS
Study Abroad
#1 program in the nation among masters level universities for number of students who
study abroad
More than 70 percent of seniors study abroad at least one time.
Study for a semester, a winter term, a summer term or an entire academic year.
Choose from nearly 100 countries around the world and hundreds of organizations.
Leadership
Primary leadership opportunities available on campus
Office of Student Organization Development collaborates with large variety of student
organizations including: academic, campus programs, government/political, Greek life,
media, performance groups
Service
Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement links students with
opportunities for service in the community.
57 academic courses connected students to service in the 11-12 academic year.
Service areas include: ervice Programs & Organizations, Elon Volunteers!, student
organizations
Internship
Student Professional Development Center connects students with internship opportunities
locally and across the nation.
Preparing students for professional roles after college and increasing their chance to be
hired following graduation
Past internship locations include: British Museum, Credit Suisse, EPA, JP Morgan Chase,
MTV Networks
Undergraduate Research
Collaboration with faculty mentors on research projects and presentations
Preparing students for graduate school and future employment prospects

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