Explore careers. Build connections. Discover your path.
At the College of Arts and Sciences, we believe that career exploration should go beyond the classroom. That’s why the Center for Career and Professional Success offers Career Treks and Immersions — dynamic, short-term experiences that connect students with professionals, alumni, and organizations across Columbus, the region, and top U.S. cities.
These experiences are designed to help students gain real-world insight into a variety of industries, build meaningful connections, and take confident steps toward their future careers.
What to Expect
Career Treks and Immersions are:
- Experiential: Students tour workplaces, network and learn more about their areas of career interest.
- Connected: Each experience includes opportunities to network with Ohio State alumni and industry professionals.
- Focused: Treks are tailored to focused career areas, helping students explore paths aligned with their interests and majors.
- Transformational: Students return with greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose.
Why It Matters
Career Treks and Immersions help students:
- Discover new career possibilities
- Build professional networks
- Gain exposure to real-world work environments
- Develop skills and confidence for the job search
These experiences are open to all students in the College of Arts and Sciences and are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
Recent Treks and Immersions

- NYC Creative Industries Trek
- Students explored careers in media, design, and entertainment while connecting with alumni working in New York’s vibrant creative sector.

- Washington, D.C. – STEM, Research, and Education Trek
- Over spring break, students visited federal agencies and research institutions to learn about careers in science, policy, and education.

- LA Animation and Television Trek
- Students traveled to Los Angeles to visit studios like Nickelodeon Animation and meet professionals in the animation and TV industries.

- Palace Theater Arts Immersion – Columbus
- Arts and Sciences students majoring in theatre, film, and music experienced the behind-the-scenes world of live performance at the historic Palace Theater.

- Fidelity Investments Trek – Covington, KY
- Students toured Fidelity’s regional corporate office and engaged with professionals in finance, technology, and operations.

- Mental Health Careers Immersion – Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Students visited the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion to learn about careers in mental and behavioral health.

- Aviation Careers Trek – Chicago
- Students interested in aviation connected with industry leaders and explored career paths in aerospace and flight operations.
Connect with Us
Whether you're a student ready to explore your next career step or an employer or alum looking to give back, we’d love to hear from you.
- Students: For details on upcoming Career Treks and Immersions, email asccareer@osu.edu or log in to Handshake to explore current opportunities.
- Employers and Alumni: Interested in hosting a Trek or Immersion for College of Arts and Sciences students? Contact Scott Kustis, Director of Industry Connections, at kustis.1@osu.edu to start the conversation.