Experiential Learning
Practical experience that’s practically unmatched.
We believe experiencing is foundational to learning. So you’ll be applying what you learn right away—in class and out.
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Big city, bigger classroom
Indianapolis is the 14th-largest city in the United States. When you plant your flag here, you’ll do it alongside major healthcare organizations and tech firms, fast-growing startups, and lots of other companies, big and small. When we forge partnerships with those businesses, you’ll get a lot from the relationship. But it’s a two-way street: Butler know-how has fueled Indianapolis’ growth for generations. We’re an integral part of the city. And enthusiastic, ready-to-go people like you are part of the reason why Indianapolis is regularly ranked among the best places for young professionals to live and work.
Hands-On Learning in Action
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Through Butler’s Washington, DC Learning Semester, students can live, learn, and intern in the nation’s capital. Interning for Cornerstone Government Affairs, a bipartisan consulting firm, Millie Foley ’24 is learning how fiscal policy develops.
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Working as WFYI’s news team’s Digital Content Intern, Leah Ollie ’25, says she is thankful for the opportunity to immerse herself in a public media newsroom. Working alongside other journalists, she is inspired to be an effective communicator, sharing her own stories in The Butler Collegian and upon graduation.
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Since he was young, Patrick Dowell ’24 hoped his future career would involve hands-on, creative work. Now interning for Phelps Creative House, he works on post-production and graphic design projects, even traveling with the team for video shoots.
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We’re known for providing students with numerous opportunities to experience new places and cultures.