The Community as Classroom: Academic Experience

Off-campus, community-based learning options abound

Students work at Huerta del Valle Community Garden

Huerta del Valle, a community garden in nearby Ontario, is a popular community learning location for Pitzer students and faculty.

“Through my Media Arts for Social Justice course, I did a digital marketing internship for Huerta Del Valle, a local community garden. ... From putting on community events for the local neighborhoods to having meetings with the staff about their vision for Huerta del Valle, I truly felt connected to the garden.”

Alex Valdesuso-Pinney '20

he/him

Psychology and Media Studies major

40 Hours of Community-Based Work

Pitzer students complete 40 hours of work with one of our community partners -- just one way we take learning out of the classroom and into the community.