Hands-On Learning
High-impact experiences are central to our students’ education, preparing them with the skills and confidence to thrive in their careers and communities.
High-impact experiences (HIEs) have proven to improve students’ critical thinking, career readiness, engagement with course content and self-actualizatoin. That’s why every College of Natural Resources (CNR) student in every major participates in them.
HIEs include:
- Internships
- Co-ops
- Summer practicums
- Study abroad
- Research and more.
Internships and Co-ops
Explore requirements for your major and opportunities below:
- Forest Biomaterials Internships and Co-ops
- Forestry and Environmental Resources Internships and Summer Camp
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Internships and Co-ops
Career Exploration and Resources
College of Natural Resources (CNR) students have access to specialized career services, including staff dedicated to their career development.
- Undergraduate Paper Science and Engineering students and undergraduate Sustainable Materials and Technology students:
- Contact Brittany Hayes, Career Specialist (brittany_hayes@ncsu.edu).
- All other CNR students, both undergraduate and graduate:
- Visit go.ncsu.edu/cnrcareerservices to learn more.
- Peruse go.ncsu.edu/cnrcareerdevelopment for CNR-specific resources, including career exploration, internship and job postings, sample resumes, and more.
- Schedule a 1:1 meeting in Navigate to discuss finding an HIE (or other career-related topic), or
- Contact Deanna Knighton, Director of Career Advising & Professional Engagement (deanna.knighton@ncsu.edu).
Study Abroad
From sport management classes in the United Kingdom to a study abroad program on biodiversity in Equatorial Guinea, the College of Natural Resources has a program that is right for you.
Explore departmental pages to learn more about opportunities for your major:
- Forest Biomaterials Study Abroad Page
- Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Study Abroad Page
- Forestry and Environmental Resources Study Abroad Page
- Looking for more options? Visit the NC State Study Abroad Office.
Research
Students have many opportunities to conduct research at NC State, whether undergraduate or graduate students. Explore the resources below for more information.
- NC State’s Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)
- To learn about CNR faculty research by department:
- Cooperatives
- Through cooperatives, consortia, centers and institutions, we collaborate to create solutions to real-world issues:
