“Penn State had opportunities — I just didn’t realize how many were outside the classroom.” For Brooke Phillips, a senior Wildlife & Fisheries Science major, experiential learning at Shaver’s Creek (@shaverscreek) opened the door to hands-on conservation work. Through Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center’s Wildlife Career Development Program, she’s cared for raptors, supported research, and gained real-world skills that bring her future career into focus. Experiential learning isn’t just a bonus...it’s where students discover what’s possible. ℹ️ See how Outreach brings learning to life — link in bio.