Melisa Rivera receives Real World Experience Award

2016 Dec 8

Melisa Rivera of Reading, Pa., is one of 37 Alvernia students among the second class of Real World Experience Award recipients this fall. A Senior studying Healthcare Science and Psychology at Alvernia, Rivera will use award funds for an Alternative Break trip to Maryville, Tenn., over the summer.

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.