Real-World Learning
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.
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.
Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning (CBL) links traditional classroom learning to meaningful experiences and learning opportunities in the larger community. CBL differs from voluntarism because students are prompted to intentionally reflect on their experiences and link their community work with their course’s readings and lectures. These activities provide students with experiences to test theories and ideas they learn in their course lectures and assignments. F&M’s Ware Institute for Civic Engagement frequently partners with F&M faculty to design a CBL course and find appropriate placements in the community for students.
Lancaster: F&M’s Learning Laboratory
The College’s proximity to downtown Lancaster fosters meaningful partnerships between city agencies and F&M. Discover how we offer our students a variety of opportunities to live and learn in this vibrant city.Read More »
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
June 16, 2025
Expectant Mothers Say Fetus Resembles Partner
Almost three-fourths of women are certain the fetus in their ultrasound image resembles their partner, but men are far less convinced, if at all, says Franklin & Marshall College Psychology Professor Carlota Batres.
June 12, 2025
London Calling: Kate McBride ’24 Chases Political Dreams Across the Pond
Emboldened by her research with F&M Global Barometers and a transformative study abroad experience in London, Kate McBride ’24 moved to the United Kingdom to pursue a master’s degree in political behavior at London School of Economics (LSE). “Those opportunities allowed me to discover a calling within myself that I don't think I would have discovered otherwise, and it completely altered my course of action going forward,” she said.
June 3, 2025
How Do F&M Students Spend Summer Break?
What do F&M students do during the summer? Hear from 10 students and recent graduates to see the breadth of possibilities available, from internships and classes to travel and personal development.