True education extends beyond the classroom and the world of academic theory. Ananda College combines a liberal arts approach with a strong emphasis on developing practical skills that can help launch a student’s chosen career path. Our students receive hands-on training in their chosen area of focus.
While many college graduates leave school feeling unprepared for their careers, our individually tailored practicums and internships allow students the opportunity to gain real work experience in their field.
Every class and area of study incorporates experiential learning, and opportunities are as varied as our students. Past examples have included:
- creating a graphic design portfolio website
- art shows & poetry readings
- illustrating a children’s book with a published author
- writing a fantasy novel and creating the illustrations and cover design
- student-created music, dance, film & plays
- teaching internships for preschool through high school
- developing a healing workshop for veterans
- teaching yoga classes
- working in a yoga therapy or energy medicine clinic
- working with medical specialists in Naturopathy and Chinese Medicine
- creating an Ayurveda cookbook
- teaching Ayurveda in a college
- creating and leading summer youth camps
- building a unique solar green house
- creating biodynamic vegetable gardens for small communities
- designing and building a cob yoga studio
- building & construction for sacred spaces
- developing programs for existing cooperative communities
- and numerous other student-created business and entrepreneurial projects that reflect the areas of focus the college offers.
“A life changing experience…you really live what you learn. Ananda College really supports us in putting to practice the attitudes and techniques for raising our consciousness.”
—Stefan, Nevada City Campus
“Since graduating I’ve helped build the house I’m currently living in—from framing to roofing to siding and more. The life skills I’ve learned at the college have expanded to all areas of my life. The lessons are ever-unfolding, bringing me ever-new joy!”
—T.G., Florida
