Active and Collaborative Learning

Collaborating with others in solving problems or mastering difficult material prepares students for the unscripted problems they will encounter daily during and after college.

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

How often are topics from class discussed outside of the classroom?

  • 68%
    of first-year students frequently discuss readings or ideas from coursework outside of class vs. 59% at all NSSE Schools.

Do students work together on projects outside of class?

  • 53%
    of first-year students work with peers on assignments outside of class vs. 45% at all NSSE Schools.

How many students apply their classroom learning to real life through internships or off-campus field experiences?

  • 72%
    of students by their senior year have participated in some form of practicum, internship, field experience, co-op, or clinical assignment vs. 50% of seniors at all NSSE Schools.

Read more about the active and collaborative learning opportunities available to students at Saint Michael's on our academic enrichment page.