Liberal Arts Bridge Program (LAB)
LIBERAL ARTS BRIDGE PROGRAM
"Empowering minds, forging futures: where Liberal Arts thrive, internships prosper, and networks flourish."
Calling All Liberal Arts Majors
A LIBERAL ARTS CAREER READINESS PROGRAM
LAB is a four-year program for liberal arts majors, helping them explore interests, build skills, and gain confidence for a smooth transition to post-graduation life. Enrolling in LAB ensures students have guidance and support through this process of discovery and preparation, bridging them to their first destination and beyond.
BRIDGING PASSION TO PROFESSION
LAB helps students secure internships that help build important professional networks and connections. 93% percent of hiring managers say they are much more likely to hire a recent college graduate who has had internship experience. LAB can even offer funding for unpaid internships for those who qualify.
Classical Education Internship: A revitalization of the Classics
Isabelle Ly ’27 shares how her summer 2025 internship at the Center for Independent Research on Classical Education (CiRCE) gave her the opportunity to develop resources and support for those studying the Classics.
A Transformative Internship Experience in Medicine and Public Health
Healthcare Internship Opportunities
Lorena Torres, a double major in chemistry and history, shares her inspiring journey through the LAB internship program.
A Life-Changing Summer in the Courtroom
Kiana Paredes ’27, a first-generation college student and Politics major, spent her summer interning at the San Francisco Superior Courthouse. She gained hands-on legal experience while staying true to her passion for giving back to the community that shaped her.
Building Community and Career Readiness Through the LAB Program
From Campus to Courtroom
Katriel Lorenzo, an Integral Program of Liberal Arts major with minors in Psychology and Politics, shares how the LAB program has fostered a strong sense of community among liberal arts students at Saint Mary’s College.
Internships, Funding and Events
Fostering a successful transition to life after graduation.
Meet Some of the Scholarship Recipients
Contact Us
LAB Internship Coordinator
Maria Grazia De Angelis
Email: mdeangel@stmarys-ca.edu
Interim Dean of Liberal Arts
Molly Metherd, Ph.D.
Office: Dante Hall 109B
Email: mmetherd@stmarys-ca.edu