Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
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What am I expected to pay out of pocket?
Not included in the overall cost is roundtrip airfare in and out of Baltimore (airport code is BWI), some dinners, and any additional excursions or souvenirs purchased during the students’ free time.
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How much does the program cost and what is included?
The program cost is listed on the program page. The cost includes accommodations, all lunches, all breakfasts, and most dinners. Program costs cover group excursions, 24/7 support staff, and tuition for college credits.
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How many staff members will be on site?
Each course has one dedicated professor and program host to assist in all program needs. The program host will be housed in the same building as students and be available 24/7 should students need assistance. Overall, a minimum of four faculty and staff members will be coordinating the experience for students.
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For the semester program, what does a typical day look like?
On a typical day, students will wake up and have breakfast. And may submit a symptoms questionnaire prior to joining the rest of the students, and come to class early to receive a daily temperature check. Throughout the day students will engage in both classroom instruction from their professor as well as on-site and in-field instruction from expert speakers and community leaders. Lunch will be provided each day for the students either catered in or at a local Baltimore restaurant. After on-site and in-field instruction has wrapped up, daily debrief time will be conducted collaboratively for both classes. Students will have most evenings free to explore the city, do homework, or join a group excursion.
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What if I have a dietary limitation?
Traveling with any sort of food allergies and/or dietary restrictions is challenging and requires careful planning, patience, and flexibility.
Strict or life-threatening food allergies and/or dietary restrictions must be communicated to program staff during the application process as soon as possible.
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What if I have a physical limitation?
Traveling with a physical disability and/or impairments is challenging. L&L participants must possess the necessary physical capacity to safely perform the essential functions of a study abroad student with or without reasonable accommodations.
L&L is limited in providing reasonable accommodations. L&L students must be able to stand for prolonged periods, walk for thirty minutes uninterrupted, possess the ability to transport themselves from one place to another promptly, and be able to carry at least twenty pounds.
Physical disabilities and/or impairments are to be communicated to L&L staff during the application process.
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How do I get to the campus?
Students will be responsible for booking their flight to and from. Upon registration, students will receive a suggested flight itinerary and arrival and departure window in which they will need to book their flight.