Hello, ELO!
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Earn money or academic credit while you work on challenging and meaningful hands-on projects. Whether during the summer or the academic year, experiential learning opportunities (or ELOs, for short) connect you to important, real-world projects in MIT research labs, maker spaces, PK12 schools, start-ups, nonprofits, and global industries.
Find your ELO on ELx!
An easy way search and apply for all kinds of ELOs 🙌
The Experiential Learning Exchange (ELx) is an easy-to-use “front door” to find programs of all types (think UROP, MISTI, PKG, and more!).
What kinds of learning opportunities are available?
There is something for everyone. 👏
What else do I need to know about ELOs?
Sounds good, where do I start?
You're in the right place! 😉
You can search for ELO positions on several platforms. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
- ELx. This new platform lists ELOs of all types, replacing the UROP job board and our static list of ELOs and supplementing listings on other platforms like Handshake. Many ELOs are cross-listed on ELx even if more detail and applications are located elsewhere, so ELx is a great place to start your search.
- Handshake. Start by searching for “Experiential Learning” or look for “MIT – ELO” as the “employer”. If you’re new to the platform, Handshake requires an MIT certificate.
- ELO Track Pages. Scroll up to find a list of “tracks” (broad categories of ELOs), each of which has its own ecosystem of programs and opportunities. While most programs will post ELOs to ELx or Handshake, checking out program websites linked on the track pages will give you a sense of the types of opportunities that are offered throughout the year and who to contact with questions.
You can also talk to faculty members and friends, or inquire directly with programs that are of interest to see if they are offering ELOs. UROPs in particular may not be advertised, so check out these other strategies for finding a UROP.
But I have more questions!
No problem, we're here to help. 👍
Contact Us
Office of Experiential Learning
experientiallearning@mit.edu