Enriching Educational Experiences

A student's educational experience during college can be enriched in many ways.

Diversity experiences can teach students valuable things about themselves and others. Technology can facilitate collaboration between peers and instructors. Internships, community service, and senior capstone courses provide opportunities to integrate and apply knowledge.

Here's how Saint Michael's students responded to questions in this category:

How often do students interact with peers with different social, political, or religious views?

  • 56%
    of first-year students say they frequently have serious conversations with students who are different from themselves in terms of their religious, political, or personal beliefs vs. 54% at all NSSE Schools.


How many students study in other countries?

  • 42%
    of students have studied abroad by their senior year vs. 15% at all NSSE Schools.

What percentage of students participate in community service?

  • 76%
    of students have participated in community service or volunteer work by their senior year vs. 60% at all NSSE Schools.

Do students participate in activities that enhance their spirituality?

  • 43%
    of first-year students report that their experiences at college contributed considerably to developing a deeper sense of spirituality

Read more about some the enriching educational opportunities available to students at Saint Michael's on our study abroad and community service pages.