What is Experiential Learning?
Experiential Learning is an engaged learning process where students “learn by doing” and reflect on the experience.
- Discovery Trips
- Internship or Job opportunities
- Clinicals, shadowing, observations
- Undergraduate research
- Community service, volunteering
- Study abroad, missions trips, servant leadership projects
Discovery Trips
Discovery Trips provide McMurry University students with a unique opportunity to explore career possibilities by visiting organizations, learning about various industries, and engaging directly with professionals.
Hosted by the Career & Experiential Learning Center, these trips are offered free of charge to McMurry students—whether local or non-local.
What You’ll Gain
On a Discovery Trip, students will have the chance to:
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Tour facilities and see workplaces in action.
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Learn about industry experiences and career paths.
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Participate in Q&A sessions with professionals.
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Explore internships, job opportunities, and networking connections with the organizations we visit.
Who Can Participate
All McMurry students are welcome to join at any time. However, these trips are especially valuable during the sophomore year, helping students clarify career interests and explore pathways before their upper-level coursework and graduation planning.
How to Register
Check out Handshake to see upcoming Discovery Trips and secure your spot!
Get Involved on Campus
Off Campus Involvement
Abilene Chamber of Commerce | Job Search
A community job board managed by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce that lists current employment opportunities from local businesses and employers in the Abilene area. Job seekers can browse and search openings across industries.
Abilene Chamber of Commerce | Internships
Part of Abilene Works, an Abilene Chamber of Commerce job board that connects local employers with internship seekers by listing current opportunities across industries in the Abilene area.
Develop Abilene
This page highlights key employers in the Abilene, Texas region across sectors such as defense, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and services. It features major organizations—such as Dyess Air Force Base, Hendrick Health, Abilene Independent School District, Abilene Christian University, and Blue Cross Blue Shield—that demonstrate the region’s diverse employment landscape and economic strength.
Volunteer Match
VolunteerMatch (now part of Idealist) is an online nonprofit platform that connects individuals with volunteer opportunities and community service roles across a wide range of causes. Users can browse and search for local or virtual volunteer positions with nonprofit organizations that match their interests and skills, making it easier to get involved and give back in meaningful ways.