Stories from Co-op
A century in the works
Current Students on Co-op
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Holy Shit! He’s not just writing textbooks: Ritzhaupt ’23 as an Archivist at the OKLby Delaney Schlesinger-Devlin on June 21, 2022
Legend holds that an Antiochian can be parachuted anywhere, and they’ll find a job, a place to live, and some friends within three days… The Co-Op Interview Project provides a chance for students to discuss their co-op experiences and explore how current Antiochians shape the
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A Pilgrimage of Sustainability: Dynan ’25 at Earthship Biotectureby Dan Dynan on April 18, 2022
Just Because a Door is Closed, Doesn’t Mean it Won’t Open.Returning to school as an older student is a challenging endeavor. Often, since the conventional pathway and typical arc of life flow from high school directly to college, by the time someone may decide to
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Expressive Arts: Cyester ’24 at Antioch’s Counseling Services Centerby Abbey Cyester on February 25, 2022
I have been on co-op as the counseling department assistant in the Counseling Services Center at Antioch College for the Winter term of 2022. This is my first co-op experience at Antioch, and it has been a challenging yet rewarding journey. My Self-Designed Major is
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A System in Limbo: Klasovsky ’23 at the Law Office of Phillip Brigham in Chicago, Illinoisby David Klasovsky on November 16, 2021
The first time I entered the Daley Center in downtown Chicago was a jarring experience. Not because of witnessing someone being dragged out of a courtroom screaming obscenities at the judge or seeing a heated exchange between lawyers, but rather for quite the opposite. Everything
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Connecting with Nature: Love ’22 at Heartbeat Learning Gardens & Glen Helen Raptor Centerby Sara Marsh on October 11, 2021
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience such a beautiful term. It has been incredibly eye-opening and inspirational to be around so many wonderful people who are so dedicated to their work. I was given the special offer of being able
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Saving the Best for Last: My Final Co-op Payton ’22 at the Antioch Schoolby Lexi Payton on October 5, 2021
“A child is innately wise and realistic.” – A.S. Neill, Summerhill On my first day at the Antioch School, I was told that the work that I would be doing at the school would be based mostly on observation. I was reassured not to
Co-op work experience has lasting impact
As we celebrate 100 years of Cooperative Education, we look forward to providing this life changing experience to future generations. This March, donations to the College’s Annual Fund are matched 1:1 thanks to generous matching gifts which double the impact of every dollar given.
Antioch had a truly profound and lasting impact on my life. And I believe that the Antioch College Works program [which builds on the strength of Co-op] gives students today exactly the kind of experience that will prepare them to be a force for productive and positive work in the world.
