We are excited to continue field trips for spring 2023. Join Academic and Career Development (ACD) staff to explore new employers, academic programs, and other career development opportunities!
Students from all majors are invited to join us on Field Trip Fridays. Registration is required. Be sure to stay tuned as we finalize our future opportunities!
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Slocum, director of career development.
Date | Location (click to register) | Time | What you can expect |
February 3 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | How many different careers do you know about that are housed at the zoo? Many more than a zookeeper, that's for sure! Come explore this local landmark and learn from employees how they made it to the zoo. Free admission for the afternoon included with the visit! | |
February 10 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | The world's best children's museum (not just in our opinion) is a few miles north of campus. Their mission is to create extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. In order to make this happen, they need employees and interns across a wide variety of majors. Join us for a fun behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the exhibits and all the "cool stuff" to see and do. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the location. Parking is available on site. Pre-registration is required. | |
February 17 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | The Eiteljorg tells the stories of the peoples of North America in all their diversity and complexity. Like all our local museums, there are a great many professional staff and interns working on the exhibits and the stories behind them. Located in White River State Park, this museum is also accessible via the White River Canal walkway, just east of Herron School of Art—no need to worry about where to park your car—just drive to campus and walk over. This field trip will be limited to 20 student participants, so register soon! | |
TBD | TBD | Cytotechnology, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy? What are these majors? If you would like to learn more about these Health Professions Programs and see them in action, then this field trip is for you! Come learn about what programs are available at the IU School of Medicine Health Professions Program and take a tour of labs, an ambulance, and the fields of medicine available. | |
TBD | TBD | Did you know the corporate office of the world's largest real estate developer is less than a mile from campus? Tour Simon Property Group's corporate headquarters and learn about the variety of ways you can work in the real estate industry. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the location. Parking is available on site. Pre-registration is required. |
Date | Location | Time | What you can expect |
| September 23 | Finish Line | 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Want to learn all the ways you can be involved at the most famous race track in the world? IMS is definitely motorsports, but it's a lot more than that and hosts a robust internship program! |
| September 23 | Indiana Statehouse | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | The Indiana Statehouse is more than a beautiful old building. It’s the home of dozens of different ways to work within state government. Come take a tour of this historic site, learn from early career professionals in state government, and find out how you can intern with the State of Indiana and become a future state employee! |
| September 23 | Indiana State Museum | 1:00–2:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m.The Indiana State Museum is a hidden gem, and it's just across the street from campus! Come learn about all the ways you can work within a museum and the not-for-profit industry. It’s not just about curating. Participants will tour the museum, learn the journeys of multiple types of employees, and also have free admission for the afternoon to tour exhibits. |
| September 23 | Big Car Collaborative/Tube Factory Artspace | Want to make a difference with art and the not-for-profit world? Big Car Collaborative utilizes tools of culture and creativity to build community and social cohesion, helping to connect people as a way to boost quality of life. Formed in 2004 and based in Indianapolis, they also work in other communities and collaborate with artists from around the world. Take a tour of the facility and see how a profession can also be a passion. | |
| October 28 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 12:45–3:30 p.m. | Want to learn all the ways you can be involved at the most famous race track in the world? IMS is definitely motorsports, but it's a lot more than that and hosts a robust internship program! |
