Networking & Experiential Learning 

Scholars interact with fellow students, NFI Indianapolis staff, ISU faculty, staff, administrators, community leaders, and industry professionals. Scholars gain knowledge through work-based learning experiences and engage in personal reflection in order to organize, interpret, and bring meaning to their experiences.

Year 1: Understanding Myself

• Job shadowing
• NFI events
• International travel

Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team

• Job shadowing
• NFI events
• International travel-Previous years have included New York, London, Paris, Marseille, Taiwan, Switzerland, Morocco, and more.

Year 3: Team Within an Organization

• Industry internship
• Job shadowing
• NFI events
• International travel

Year 4: Leading in an Organization

• Internship
• Job shadowing
• NFI events
• International travel