Arielle Phillips receives Real World Experience Award

2016 Sep 22

Arielle Phillips of Old Bridge, N.J., is one of 10 Alvernia students among the first class of Real World Experience Award recipients this fall. A junior studying Psychology at Alvernia, Phillips will use award funds to complete a psychology research project on human relationships.

The new 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, studying abroad, distance internships, alternative break experiences and service-learning. Importantly, the awards will not reduce the amount of any financial aid students already receive.