顶点

应用 & 从实践经验中学习

The Alfred University 应用 and 从实践经验中学习 Program (顶点) allows juniors and seniors to apply for up to $1,000 in funding to engage in work experience and study/research opportunities to enhance their career decision-making, increase their opportunities after graduation and inspire them to find their passions in life.

雇主 & 校友

Frequently Asked Questions

顶点学生故事

Getting Lost in the Woods

"I would get lost in the woods to find myself."

顶点: Becoming a Business Leader

"I chose Alfred University because it felt like a second home; I was wanted every time I stepped outside. The people of this community who have made..."

顶点: 健康健身 Management

"As students, we only get so much hands-on experience. This internship helped link my classroom learning with real-world applications in the field o..."

顶点:生物学 & 化学研究

"Before starting this [顶点] experience, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian but was unsure of what path I would follow within the profession. 性能..."

顶点 in the Nation's Capital (Political Science, Psychology, Public Law)

"My experience at this 顶点 internship made me surer of myself and more determined to pursue my goals."

陆Krawczyk

"I’m pleased to be learning a wide array of subjects from human performance to management and organizational behavior so that when I graduate, 我还是要..."

顶点:工程 & Chemistry with a Side of Glassblowing!

"The 顶点 grant provided me with the ability to focus solely on the internship I was working as opposed to being distracted by the stress of financi..."

应用 and 从实践经验中学习 (顶点)

Are you a junior or senior looking for funding to help with your work, 出国留学, 或者研究经历? Consider applying for 顶点, Alfred University's 应用 and 从实践经验中学习 program.

Facilitated through the Career Development Center, 顶点 gives students an unique opportunity to study in their field through internships, 合作公寓等. The application can easily be accessed through 握手. 如果你是雇主或者一个非盟明矾 interested in learning about 顶点, 了解更多信息 use the links.

Through 顶点, you will:

Transform a good education into a extraordinary education
Provide a peak experience and new perspective
Receive funding which will extend your ability to participate
Gain a highly valued experience that will make you more competitive in job markets and with graduate schools
Refine your desired career fields, and be inspired to find passions in life, whether career-related or personal

一般标准:

Students must apply 3 weeks before experience begins (it is recommended that students apply at least 3 weeks before the experience begins, but students have 10 days from the start of their experience to apply before becoming ineligible)
The activity is structured, intentional and authentic
The activity requires a supervisor, professional advisor, or mentor
The activity requires a structural reflection, self-critique, assessment, and documentation

Which activities will be eligible for credit, if they fit the criteria?

工作经历:

实习: minimum of 45 hours with a maximum duration of one year, with the same organization. This can include certain pre-approved campus employment experiences.
Co-ops, as defined and coordinated by Alfred University
临床实习(e).g. Athletic Training) and practicum experiences (e.g. 学生教学)
Apprenticeships: minimum of 45 hours with a maximum duration of one year, with the same organization/artist.
参加后备役军官训练军团
Global Experiences (实习 Abroad)

学习与研究:

Off-campus study, as approved by Alfred University (出国留学).
Official 本科研究 (for credit).
Service Learning classes as designated in Banner.
Capstone projects: minimum of 45 hours with a maximum duration of one year, with the same organization/project.

Questions about experiences that count for 顶点 funding 或者一个bout the application? 查看我们的 Frequently Asked Questions 网页或联络 Career Development Center 了解更多信息. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!