Off-Campus Study
A Diplomat's Influence Reaches Everywhere
Off-campus study experiences aren’t simply time away from campus; they’re meaningfully woven into your entire academic journey at F&M. You play an important role in ensuring your off-campus study experiences are meaningful and challenging — and this starts with choosing your off-campus study program. You will work with your academic adviser and your off-campus study adviser for a full year to craft an experience that complements your F&M degree and goals — whether it be a semester-long program, a summer internship, or a research project. This individualized, hands-on support before, during, and after your off-campus study experience will ensure you have the best opportunities for growth and success.
Is your student planning on participating in off-campus study? Learn more about what to expect and how your family can prepare for the experience.
Find the Right Program
While some other colleges offer direct exchange programs, we partner exclusively with trusted programs. There are 100+ programs around the globe pre-approved by F&M. These programs include high-ranking, prestigious universities that offer on-site support for academics, housing, student life, health and wellness, emergency services, and more.
100+
programs around the globe
Popular Destinations
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- China
- Costa Rica
- Denmark
- England
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Ireland
- Japan
- Kenya
- Mexico
- Morocco
- New Zealand
- Peru
- Scotland
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Tanzania
Off-Campus Study Funds
If you’re considering an experience off campus — whether it be for research, an internship, a study program, or even a postgraduate opportunity overseas — there are funds available to help you. Your off-campus study adviser can guide you to the right funding source for your goals and assist you during the application process.
Enjoy Truly Transformative Experiences
Keep in mind that by extending your F&M experience off campus, you can:
- Immerse yourself in a new culture
- Learn or become more proficient in another language
- Engage in academically challenging coursework
- Explore family roots
- Learn more about your major in another cultural, academic, or geographic context
- Gain hands-on experience through research or internships
- Engage with the local community through volunteer work
- Enrich your understanding of a different political system
- Expand your knowledge and understanding of another part of the world by interacting with people who hold different interests, values, or perspectives
- Learn more about global social justice
- Explore sustainability challenges and solutions
- Develop your independence, resourcefulness, adaptability, cultural humility, and problem-solving
- And we’re just getting started!
iF&M (the i stands for international) is a program during which a select group of
up to 12 first-years spend the fall semester living and learning in England under
the guidance of an F&M faculty member. Outside the classroom, you’ll have the chance
to explore London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, and other awe-inspiring locations
steeped in culture and history.iF&M, A One-Of-A-Kind Academic and Cultural Experience
A Summer Living in Britain's Ancient Past
“Studying abroad involved taking a risk and moving out of my comfort zone, but it
has been the most formative part of my college experience,” Metz said.
Read MoreA Diplomat’s Deep Dive into Marine Biology
“My time was spent equal parts in the classroom and in the field,” An said. “We would
learn about a certain topic in class, such as species identification, and in the field
exercises, we would go out to the ocean, and have a quiz identifying creatures we
see while snorkeling. I saw sharks, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales!
This experience gave me the confirmation that this was what I wanted to do for the
rest of my life.”
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Is your student planning on participating in off-campus study? Learn more about what
to expect and how your family can prepare for the experience.Parent Guide to Off-Campus Study
November 9, 2026 When she arrived at F&M, Stephanie Sexton ’27 knew she wanted to study environmental science and engage in hands-on fieldwork. This summer, she turned that ambition into action, helping drive cutting-edge initiatives in F&M’s backyard while contributing to a multi-year research project abroad. September 14, 2026 Lily Andrey ’27 had always defined herself through words. When she spent a semester studying abroad in Spain, she found herself navigating a new linguistic world while gaining a brand-new appreciation for dialogue. “I fell in love with language in a different way,” Andrey said. “Language studies will change your life.” August 3, 2026 Eleanor Metz ’27 long dreamed of exploring archaeological sites across the United Kingdom. The F&M anthropology major made this a reality, not once, but twice. “Studying abroad involved taking a risk and moving out of my comfort zone, but it has been the most formative part of my college experience,” Metz said.#FandMEverywhere
From Lancaster Streams to Canadian Lakes: Stephanie Sexton ’27 Puts Science into Action
‘Language Studies Will Change Your Life’: Lily Andrey ’27 on Discovering a New Voice Abroad
‘Edinburgh, the Isles, and Beyond’: Eleanor Metz ’27 Shares Her Journey Exploring Scottish Archaeology