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Dean Nicola Foote discovered Honors education, when she came to the US after getting her PhD in History from University College London. She found that Honors education allowed students to explore different disciplines in addition to being part of a community.

Three years ago, Dean Foote became the Dean of Frederick Honors College University of Pittsburgh.

On this Podcast, Dean Foote introduces the Frederick Honors College, BPhil & Experiential Programs, Undergraduate Research, Scholarships, How to Apply, and Career Opportunities.

In particular, we discuss the following with him: 

• Dean Nicola Foote’s Background
• Frederick Honors College
• Student Requirements
• Career Opportunities

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Dean Foote, Frederick Honors College University of Pottsburgh []
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights []
• Background []
• Frederick Honors College []
• Program Highlights []
• Experiential Programs []
• UG Research Process []
• Types of Research []
• Applying to Honors College []
• HC Student Body Profile []
• Program Size []
• Scholarships []
• Career Opportunities []
• Advice for High Schoolers []

Our Guest: Dr. Nicola Foote is the Dean of the Frederick Honors College University of Pittsburgh. Dean Foote is a Distinguished English Professor, writer and novelist.

Memorable Quote: “And then most significantly, what I'm most proud of is that we also offer a BPhil degree. And we're one of only a handful of universities anywhere in the world that offer that it's the highest research distinction available to an undergrad.” Dean Foote. 

Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript.

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