Real-World Learning

Your ideas may start in the classroom, but they won’t be contained there. At F&M, you can connect the things you care about to meaningful experiences, including research, internships, volunteering, and more.

Research

Are there theories you can’t wait to investigate once you get to college? At F&M, you’ll work and learn side-by-side with faculty to test your ideas—not just read or talk about them. We provide resources and opportunities to make hands-on learning the cornerstone of our educational experience.

Internships

Gain experience now and a competitive advantage later. Internships allow you to explore careers of interest and build your portfolio while shaping and inspiring your path after graduation.

Off-Campus Study

Travel the globe to become a well-rounded scholar and person. Studying off campus gives you extraordinary opportunities to encounter, engage with, and understand perspectives around the world, strengthening your ability to live and work in our global society.

Lisbeth Marquez-Delgado '21 in Mexico

Fellowships

Fellowships offer often-funded experiential learning opportunities such as advanced study, research, internships, service, travel, and more. At F&M, you’ll find expert guidance and support in discovering and applying for fellowships.

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Students in Lancaster

Experience Lancaster

To shape the world, start right where you are. Our home city of Lancaster is not only an active urban hub, but also an integral educational partner. Experience Lancaster, a program distinct to F&M, curates and connects you with opportunities to engage in internships, service, research, and more so you can make an impact in your own backyard.

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Grants & Funding

We’re committed to advancing the scholarly and creative pursuits of our faculty and students. Internal funding for new projects is available through the Office of the Provost, while Sponsored Research, College Advancement and the Fellowship Office assist with funding from federal, state, and non-profit organizations.

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Diplomats Beyond the Classroom

August 13, 2025

Student Researches Nixon’s Influence on Modern Politics and Journalism

Summer researcher and editor-in-chief of the College Reporter, Lily Andrey ’27 is studying the influence Richard Nixon has on modern politics and journalism.

August 11, 2025

Connecting Classroom Theory to Behavioral Reality in a Yale Laboratory

Noah Katzer ’26 has added a new skill and experience to an already impressive list of accomplishments: he spent part of his summer interning at the Emotion Health and Psychophysiology Lab at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. “I've learned new research methods and gained insight into new subsections of psychology,” he says.

July 31, 2025

Mia Feola ’27 Unleashes Her Potential

Mia Feola ’27 has always felt a calling to work with animals. This summer, she interned at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center (PVWDC), an organization dedicated to training working dogs. “Interning for the PVWDC has opened doors for me to explore the world of working dogs and explore this new sector in dog training that I never thought of before,” Feola said.