Field placements and experiential education are core components of many professional degree programs. These placements offer students a unique experience to obtain practice skills and professional development not easily gained in the classroom. Perhaps that’s why more students are seeking internships and externships as part of their graduate and undergraduate educations than ever before. But the demand for such opportunities is often greater than the supply.
Beyond Programs: Leadership Lessons from Ireland’s Inclusive Universities
During a recent sabbatical studying inclusive postsecondary education in Ireland, I visited four universities—University College Cork, Trinity College Dublin, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, and Mary Immaculate
Ashley Rodrigues
July 20, 2026
