Experiential Learning Opportunities
Honors students have exclusive opportunities for learning and research outside the classroom.
Field studies
Mexico
For over forty years the Colorado River has run dry before it reaches the Sea of Cortez. In the spring of 2014, Mexico re-watered the Colorado River and began the long process to repair long dormant estuaries and vital wildlife habitat.
Restore the Colorado River delta and experience the cultural celebrations surrounding its rejuvenation during this 5-week course.Ā Videos, readings, lectures will provide context prior to a field trip to restoration sites along the US-Mexico border, where students will have the opportunity to perform on-site environmental restoration that will directly contribute to the success of the delta ecosystem.
Canyon Country Aesthetics
Join renowned artists such as painters Bruce Aiken and Shonto Begay, to writer Kevin Fedarko (2016Ā article), to photographer Dawn Kish, students experience first-hand the Colorado PlateauĀ and discover and create their own creative vision of Northern Arizona’sĀ “”
Aix, France
Paint, draw, dine, and explore with world-famous artist Bruce Aiken.
Grand Canyon
Explore issues about the region and take part in field studies, coursework, photography, a river trip, and more through our Grand Canyon semester program.
Research
The chance to work alongside your professors as an undergraduate is a very valuable experience. Here, students pursue research as early as their freshman year.
Undergraduate researchĀ is a great way to dive headfirst into the academic world. At Northern Arizona University, you have the opportunity to present your creative work annually at theĀ Undergraduate Symposiumāa campus-wide celebration of creative ideas and student achievement.
Internships
You’ll have numerous opportunities to participate in an internshipāincluding one in the Arizona Legislatureāand you canĀ earn class credit, too. For more information about internships,Ā email us.
Service Learning
If you value community service, you’re in good company in the Honors College. Our professors and students have helped connect Hopi youth with their culture, worked with Habitat for Humanity, and tutored incoming freshmen in math.
How do you want to make a difference?Ā Email usĀ for service learning ideas or connect with the Honors community by sharing your own onĀ .