Coronavirus cuts short students semester abroad programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on international education, with many students having their semester abroad programs cut short or cancelled due to travel restrictions, health concerns, and government regulations.
Here are some examples of how the coronavirus has affected semester abroad programs:
- University of California, Berkeley: In March 2020, the university announced that it would be bringing back all students studying abroad due to the pandemic. Students who were studying in countries with high levels of transmission, such as Italy and Japan, were given priority to return.
- University of Michigan: The university cancelled all study abroad programs for the spring 2020 semester, citing concerns about the spread of the virus. Students who were already abroad were given the option to return to the US or continue their studies remotely.
- Syracuse University: The university suspended all study abroad programs in March 2020, citing concerns about the safety of students. Students who were already abroad were given the option to return to the US or continue their studies remotely.
- University of Illinois: The university cancelled all study abroad programs for the spring 2020 semester, citing concerns about the spread of the virus. Students who were already abroad were given the option to return to the US or continue their studies remotely.
- International students in the US: Many international students who were studying in the US had their semester abroad cut short due to the pandemic. Some universities offered remote learning options, while others required students to return to their home countries.
The impact of the pandemic on semester abroad programs has been significant, with many students facing unexpected challenges and disruptions to their academic and personal plans.