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:
- 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:
