Experiences

Are you curious about careers in an industry you may not have discovered yet? Do you want more immersive, behind-the-scenes access to decide if an organization’s culture aligns with your personal career goals? Would you like to speak with a supportive community of recently graduated and established alumni who have been in your position and want to share honest, real-world advice before you graduate?

Find answers by applying to a trek! 

Treks are multi-day, fully funded, immersive opportunities for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to learn more about industries they want to pursue holistically. Connect with a diverse network of alumni and employers during structural learning cohorts taking place over interterm, spring break, or immediately following the spring break. 

Because of the generosity of our alumni and Loeb Center sponsorship, we are able to offer this program at no cost to students.

Please note: Applying is a transparent and straightforward experience, but each trek may have differing requirements, so please read the full trek application descriptions before applying.

Below, read about some past trekkers’ experiences:

A Full-Circle Moment for Soeun “Sona” Kim ’22 Careering Through D.C. Change is in the Air: Boston Climate Action Trek 2019

 

2024 NYC Sustainability Trek

Are you interested in sustainability? Do you want to be a changemaker? Do you want a job that positively impacts …

2024 NYC Finance Trek

The 2024 NYC Finance trek is an opportunity for Amherst College Sophomores to explore career opportunities in the financial services …

2023 Washington D.C. Government and Nonprofits Trek

The Government & Nonprofit Trek to Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD is an opportunity for Amherst College students to explore …

2023 Boston BioTech Trek

The Boston BioTech Trek is an opportunity for Amherst College sophomores, juniors and seniors to visit start-ups, larger companies, and labs, …

2023 Toronto Education Trek

The Education Trek offers Amherst College sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to explore curriculum design, instruction, leadership, and education policy …

2023 San Francisco Tech Trek

The San Francisco Tech Trek is an opportunity for Amherst College sophomores, juniors or seniors to visit start-ups and big tech, …

2023 NYC Finance Trek

The NYC Finance trek is an opportunity for Amherst College sophomores to explore career opportunities in the financial services industry …

2023 Boston Sustainability Trek

The Boston Sustainability Trek is an opportunity for Amherst College sophomores, juniors and seniors to explore one of the fastest …

2023 Boston Finance Trek

The Boston Finance trek is an opportunity for Amherst College sophomores to explore career opportunities in the financial services industry …