Learning through experience is a powerful and important opportunity for undergraduate students. In this editorial, The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) President Greg Fenves details the short- and long-term significance of experience-based learning for students' development. Throughout Fenves' career, experiential learning has played a significant role for him, shaping both his career path and his priorities as a professor, provost, and, now, university president. In this piece, Fenves shares his experiences and describes why experiential learning is one of his priorities for UT Austin students.