Signature Hands-On Experiences

Developing a strong professional portfolio, regardless of your major or interests, is key to achieving your post-graduation goals. Whether you are interested in partnering with overseas faculty to conduct research, helping community organizations better serve their constituents, or gaining professional experience in the workplace, Frederick Global Learning can help you in achieving your goals.

Chinese University of Hong Kong Summer Research Program

Apply to be one of a select group of 150 students from across the globe who complete an 8-week research project with faculty members at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.  Research placements are available across most disciplines and interests, including arts and humanities, physical and life sciences, law, social science, and more.

Community Engaged Research at Queen’s University Belfast

You’ll work with a small group of Frederick Honors Students and a Queen’s University Belfast faculty member to research, compile, and offer recommendations to help address challenges and needs of a community organization in Belfast.  This experience is unique in that it combines research, consulting, professional experience, and community engaged learning.

London Alumni Internship Program

With a focus on start-ups and venture capital firms, our 8-week program in London partners you with a company or organization led by Frederick Honors College and Pitt alumni. Limited placements are available each summer for highly motivated students. 

London Medical Internship Program

King’s College Hospital is one of the premier hospitals in London and offers you the ability to work full-time alongside practitioners, administrators, and quality improvement teams.  Intended for upper-division students on a pre-health track, you’ll build professional experience in an ethical and supportive environment.  This program is offered for 8 weeks in the summer or during the semester as a part of a gap year.   

Pitt in Senegal – Honors Research and Culture

Join Professor Oronde Shariff and the West African Research Center for four weeks to study Senegalese culture while you conduct faculty-led research projects.  With a primary focus on agriculture, women’s empowerment, and development, you will have the opportunity to situate your own academic exploration within the language and culture of Dakar.  

Portugal Internship Program

Personalized placements for 8-week summer internships give you the opportunity to develop your resume and professional skills while living in (and loving) Lisbon.  Internships are available in a variety of fields and are customized based on your interests – you will work with the Global Learning team to define your interests and craft an application based on them.  

Technology and AI Research for the Common Good

Join researchers at the University of Salford, along with small groups of your Frederick peers, to complete research and community engagement projects that leverage assistive technologies and artificial intelligence to improve accessibility and address community challenges.  This program is open to students from all majors and disciplines with an interest in technology.