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Are there organized excursions or trips outside of London?


YES! The University of Maryland will subsidize one excursion allowing you to visit a part of Great Britain you might otherwise not see. The choices for excursions change each semester based on destinations on offer by the travel agent we work with, but we generally try to include two excursions with an overnight stay and one day trip. Students must make a nominal contribution if they choose to take an overnight excursion; if they select a day trip, the cost is completely covered by the program fee.

What is a Resident Director? Why is Dr. Laurie Koehler so important to the program?

The administration of any study abroad program includes work handled in the USA and on-site management. The Resident Director in the UK is the primary administrator abroad, who lives in London, is very familiar with the area, its customs, etc., and is in constant contact with the home campus staff in order to ensure the most successful and rewarding experience for the students.

Dr. Laurie Koehler has been the Resident Director for the Maryland-in-London program for almost 15 years. She is originally from the USA but moved to Germany and then to London, where she has lived for the past 25 years. Dr. Koehler earned her Ph.D. in Germany and is well-known in the area of UK study abroad. She manages all aspects of the London program and is available to deal with any needs students may have while studying there, be it personal, academic, professional, or otherwise.