When you
think about a college education, classroom learning is probably
what comes first to mind. But a student's education is increasingly
about learning experiences that take place outside the classroom.
Study abroad, service learning,
and internships provide students with
a life-changing, real-world perspective and opportunities to apply
what they have learned in the classroom.
Examples of Service Learning in CFS
- With the future relocation of US 231 in West Lafayette, hospitality
and tourism management students explored possible locations
from social, environmental, and business perspectives. Information
on HTM 331 (PDF)
- Child development and family studies students
regularly complete needs assessments and/or program evaluations
for not-for-profit community programs or agencies. Information
on CDFS 515 (PDF)
- Students taking foods and nutrition communication
get hands-on experience teaching nutrition to 'real' audiences
in the Lafayette community. Information
on F&N 424 (PDF)
- CFS education students team with Family Services
of Lafayette to support the Families and Schools Together program
by assisting with meals, child care, and family activities to
promote family time. Information
on EDCI 350 (PDF)
- Hospitality and tourism management students
applied what they learned in the classroom about business feasibility
studies to a real-life situation when they helped the Museum at
Prophetstown evaluate ways the museum could better deliver on
its educational mission to the community. Information
about HTM 499 (PDF)
Internships
CFS students have many
exciting opportunities to participate in internships. Some majors
even require internships for graduation. Contact your department
for information on internship opportunities.
CFS Undergraduate Student Services
Consumer and Family Sciences
700 W. State Street
Stone Hall, Room 110
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059
Phone: (765) 494-8533
Fax: 496-1168
E-mail: cfsundergrad@purdue.edu |
