Career Preparation

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2024 Rider Giants interns

Internships, co-ops, student teaching and fieldwork

Gain hands-on experience in your field. Rider students build their skills with leading organizations such as Bristol Myers Squibb, the New York Giants, and Vanguard.

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Dr. Kerrie Sendall and student

Guided research and scholarship

Collaborate with professors on original research. Present your work at national conferences. Build an academic and analytical foundation that sets you apart.

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Sound production student performs on stage

Arts, media and creativity

Express yourself through performance, media, or visual arts. Rider gives you the space and support to create and develop your artistry. More than 100 student performances happen on campus every year!

Life Preparation

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Study abroad in Greece

Study abroad and cultural exploration

Study across the globe in short-term or semester-long programs, or engage with diverse cultures in our local community. Broaden your worldview and discover your place in it.

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Relay for Life 2022

Civic and community engagement

Make an impact where it matters. Volunteer with local organizations, lead service efforts, and learn what it means to be an engaged citizen.

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Two students talk together in lobby

Leadership and mentoring

Step into leadership roles. Run a student organization, captain a team, or support fellow students as a mentor. Learn what it takes to lead with purpose.

Sam Haines
Taking advantage of the experiential learning opportunities Rider offered allowed me to grow in life-changing ways."
Samantha Haines '23
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