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Undergraduate research and fellowships can expand your personal and professional growth in ways you may have never imagined.

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Get Inspired by Student Stories

Benjamin Rowles

Benjamin Rowles ’18

Major in English

While I didn’t receive the Marshall Scholarship, during the application process I passed the exams to enter the U.S. Foreign Service as a diplomat. That was my goal all along, and I think the fellowship preparation I did with UFO provided me with skills that helped me achieve it.

Lucy Spicher, right, is pictured with a Kenyan occupational therapist.

Lucy Spicher ’21

Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering

Without URFM and the Spark Program, I wouldn’t have understood the full range of opportunities available to me as a Penn State student. I feel that I’ve truly made the most of my time here, and I can’t wait to see where my education will take me.

Daniel Zahn

Daniel Zahn ’20

Majors in English, Philosophy, and Communication Arts & Sciences

The application process taught me more about myself than I realized. It allowed me to see the narrative that I am crafting with my studies and activities, as well as forcing me to realize how my involvements support my passions and future goals.

Scout Cheeks

Scout Cheeks ’18

Majors in International Politics, Criminology

With the volume of opportunities available at Penn State, I now realize the importance of tailoring my academic career/experiences to accommodate my exact ambitions and career goals. Students have a wide range of freedom to take advantage of those opportunities whether that be through selection of majors, courses, campus involvement, extracurricular activities, professional networking, etc.

Kaleigh Quinnan

Kaleigh Quinnan ’21

Art, French Business

The semester in Paris was way outside my comfort zone, but it gave me the confidence to pursue whatever opportunities become available in any corner of the world. I plan to apply for everything I can and see what doors open up.

David Stack

David Stack ’16

Majors in Economics, International Politics, Chinese

The combination of substantive work experience, Carnegie's collegial and supportive scholars, and the program's unmatched reputation should significantly enhance my ability to get involved in the sorts of projects that interest me after the end of the fellowship.

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