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Experiential education is a philosophy centred around learning through direct experience and reflection. The goal of experiential learning is to provide hands-on practical learning experiences that enriches  a student’s learning in their academic courses. The Association of Experiential Education believes that learning takes place when “carefully chosen experiences are supported by reflecting, critical analysis and synthesis” In 70's David Kolb developed the Experiential Learning Model (ELM) and  popularized the idea of integrating experiential education with academic programs. The Association of Experiential Education believes that learning takes place when “carefully chosen experiences are supported by reflecting, critical analysis and synthesis”. As experiential education becomes more common amongst higher education institutions, a broad variety of learning opportunities is offered to students including but not limited to:


 * Applied Research projects
 * Community Research Projects
 * Cooperative Education
 * Field Work
 * Internships
 * Practicum or Placements
 * Service Learning
 * Study Abroad Opportunities.

While many institutions are providing student support for Co-operative Education, Career Success and Experiential Learning in one department, other have these units spread out across different departments and faculties. These services are staffed by student facing Co-op Consultants, employer relations Co-op Consultants, International experience consultants, Career Consultants and Employment Resource staff. Although similar to the Career and employment services divisions that some institutions provide through their student affairs, most Canadian colleges and universities are keeping these services as an exclusive department linked to credit bearing program requirements. As many of these opportunities are linked to credit bearing program requirements, there is debate as to whether experiential education lies in the realm of student affairs or academics.