Faculty- Led Experiences Training
Baltimore & Washington D.C.
October 8-11, 2026
Become well equipped to teach your students in all environments
We recognize that you want to provide your students with the utmost academic experience in and outside of the classroom.
We want to help. As professionals with decades of experience in the study abroad and higher education fields, we invite you to attend this multi-day training series and become well equipped to teach your students outside of the classroom in a variety of settings.
Benefits of Attending
Learn from professionals in the field
Network with peers across institutions
Participate in 9 study abroad training sessions
In-Person internship site visits
Enjoy the East Coast
Example of Session Topics
Future of Short-Term Study Abroad
Cross-Cultural Intelligence
Faith Integration in Experiential Learning
Career-Readiness in Study Abroad
Mental Health & Safety
And More!
General Itinerary
Thursday, Oct 8
Arrive in Baltimore
Tour of the Baltimore Urban Study Center
Lunch
Orientation Session
Welcome Dinner
Friday, Oct 9
Breakfast
Internship Site Visits
Training Sessions
Dinner
Saturday, Oct 10
Breakfast
Washington DC Excursion
National Mall Tour
Capitol Tour
Lunch
Internship Site Visit
Training Sessions
Dinner
Return to Baltimore
Sunday, Oct 11
Breakfast
Church Site Visit
Lunch
Training Sessions
Depart from Baltimore
Meet Your Guides
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Rachel Roskoski
Director of Experiential Tours
Rachel is responsible for the design and oversight of all custom programs and faculty-led experiential tours.
Rachel has 12 years of professional experience in the field of study abroad, seven of those with L&LI. She’s been to 71 countries and is excited to explore and engage with more people, cultures, and countries. Rachel currently resides in Austin, Texas and is pursuing her Doctorate of Business Administration in International Business.
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Dr. Micah Hughes
East Coast Program Director & Professor
Micah Hughes, PhD, MSc, provides academic leadership, curriculum oversight for semester and short-term programming, and student mentorship to the Living & Learning East Coast program.
Micah grew up in Cairo, Egypt but moved to the US and earned a MS in Biotechnology and PhD in Education. Prior to Living & Learning, he worked with the CCCU in Uganda as the Uganda Studies Program Faculty and Global Health Emphasis Coordinator.
What’s Included
3-Day Training Weekend
Schedule of Educational Events within Baltimore & Washington D.C.
Complete Logistics from Arrival to Departure
All Meals
Full Lodging Accommodations
Transportation
Local Tourism and Shopping Opportunity
Program Cost:
$1,250 which includes meals, and shared accommodations at the Baltimore Urban Study Center
or
$1,750 which includes meals, and private accommodations at a local hotel
Next Steps
Email Director of Experiential Tours, Rachel Roskoski to learn more.