Experiential Learning

Whether it's a communication major taping a mini documentary or a hotel and restaurant management major participating in an internship at one of the world's most renowned luxury hotel in Lake Como, Italy, a key benefit of the Niagara experience is its students' ability to take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in real-world settings.

As a student at Niagara University, you'll have many opportunities to put your knowledge into action.

Undergraduate Research

Beginning with freshman year, Niagara students can roll up their sleeves and work one on one with their professors on primary research studies. Learn more.

Study Abroad

Each year, more than 100 Niagara students pack their bags and spend a semester, January term, or summer session at one of the many international universities or centers that Niagara partners with for its study abroad program. Learn more.

Internships

Nothing beats real-life experience in your field of study. Some Niagara courses require an internship, and faculty members and career development counselors help match students with the employers that are best for them. Many internship and co-op experiences are even paid! Learn more.

NU students have conducted internships at the following businesses

  • Buffalo Bills
  • Buffalo Bisons
  • Buffalo Sabres
  • Carlson Hotels Worldwide
  • CBS-NY
  • Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner LLP
  • Citigroup
  • Disney
  • Enterprise
  • Ernst & Young
  • Freed Maxick & Battaglia, CPAs
  • GEICO
  • HSBC Bank
  • IBM
  • M&T Bank
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Merrill Lynch
  • People Inc.
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center
  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts
  • Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Target
  • The Buffalo News
  • Univera Health Care
  • UPS
  • Verizon
  • Wegmans