The Bright SideCommuting 45 minutes to her dream job at a large accounting firm, 25-year-old Tamari Natelauri breaks the usual mold of a college student, trading campus life for real world work experience. #HigherEducation #WorkExperience
Even before graduation from Drexel University in 2027, Tamari will already have valuable experience under her belt along with a potent professional network. #CareerStart #DrexelUniversity
Drexel, known for its cooperative education model since 1919, provides students an opportunity to take six-month breaks from classes to dive into jobs in their career fields. #CooperativeEducation #DrexelUniversity
With the rising cost of higher education, such work-based learning programs are an innovative approach for students to apply their academic studies directly to the workforce while earning money. #HigherEducation #FinancialBurden
Experts believe this model combining different learning modalities could be an essential way for students to maximize the return on their education. #WorkbasedLearning #AcademicStudies
Despite the appeal of co-op programs, financial challenges and the logistics of maintaining relationships with employers can pose significant hurdles for universities. #HigherEducation #Challenges
The co-op model allows students to balance their financial needs whilst building experience in their fields, making it attractive for the 25% of Drexel students who receive financial aid. #DrexelUniversity #FinancialAid
However, Drexel ensures its students are well-equipped for co-op opportunities through a preparatory course, Co-op 101, teaching essential professional skills. #WorkReadiness #CoopPrograms
For Natelauri, the co-op program not only helped her financially but also gave her clarity regarding her career in in auditing, proving the program’s worth for students. #CoopProgram #CareerClarity
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