There are ton of local students that do not live on campus and commute daily because they cannot afford housing on campus (it is not required to live on campus at College Park. In addition, some students live on campus for only 1st year). So students make schedule to be able to fit in any shadowing or work opportunities near their residence. And do not forget about MD -200 toll road that brings students from another side to I-270. In DC area students go everywhere for opportunities. It is extremely competitive area. Actually that is part of the reason my child is in Rhodes instead of College Park (with scholarship.)