Arielle Phillips of Old Bridge is one of 37 students among the second class of Real World Experience Award recipients at Alvernia University, Reading, Pa. A junior studying psychology at Alvernia, Phillips will use the award funds to study abroad at Beifang University, China, during the summer.
The awards are provided through the university’s Real-World Experience program, geared to expand students’ access to experiential learning opportunities in all academic areas.
Students applying for Real World Experience Awards receive up to $2,000 to support participation in a variety of opportunities including Alvernia’s Washington Center program, undergraduate research, study abroad, distance internships, alternative break experiences and service-learning.
