Pratyush and Megan are tenure-track assistant professors at the University of Maryland. Previously, Pratyush rented in Takoma Park, but wanted to live closer [to work]. They met at the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) and then came to the University of Maryland by way of Zurich, Switzerland and New York City. 

As they settle in, they are looking forward to exploring the neighborhood, living in a quiet place within a vibrant area, and biking to work. “The [Berwyn] neighborhood is really close to campus – and the homes are from the 1900s,” mentioned Megan. 

Pratyush agreed: “And, it’s right on the Trolley Trail. I can get to campus without encountering a traffic light…We both bike. It’s 8 minutes for me and 9 minutes for her.” Megan laughed, “It’s a great commute for us.”

The Partnership’s Live+Work Program provides full-time employees of College Park $20,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance towards a home in College Park, Maryland. For more information about the Live+Work Program, visit our webpage.