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Summer Study Abroad canceled amid lack of resources, safety concerns

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 10, 2021
Gareth McFeely, executive director of Study Abroad, said the decision was motivated by the same pandemic-related concerns that prevented the University from running the program last summer.
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CGS Boston-London Program canceled for second time due to COVID-19

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 3, 2021
Dean of the College of General Studies Natalie McKnight announced the cancellation of the Boston-London Program for the CGS Class of 2024 in an email Monday, nearly a year after the suspension of the program for the previous class.
Boston University’s study abroad programs were canceled in all European cities, including Paris, after the Centers for Disease Control issued a travel ban for the continent on March 11. Students in the programs say the transition to remote classes has been difficult and that BU could be more supportive during the adjustment. AUSMA PALMER/ DFP FILE

Study abroad students sent home amid COVID-19 outbreak

Victoria Bond March 22, 2020
All study abroad programs were canceled by BU Global Programs in light of the global coronavirus outbreak. Students will continue courses and fulfill internship credits remotely, according to an email from Executive Director of Study Abroad Gareth McFeely.
Three Boston University employees, Charlotte Mason, Anne Corriveau and Deepti Nijhawan, discuss ways to ensure the academic and social success of international students. PHOTO BY ELISE TAKAHAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU discusses strategies to promote professional success for international students

Elise Takahama February 23, 2017

By Natasha Mascarenhas and Elise Takahama For many international students, adjusting to American culture can be difficult. Once students are able to get past the initial culture shock, they’re...

The International Student and Scholar Hub, launched Monday through BU’s Global Program, compiles resources for the international population and aims to facilitate an easier transition to college life at BU. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New platform provides resources to ease transition of BU’s international population

Lexi Peery April 28, 2016

Boston University Global Programs launched the International Student and Scholar Hub Monday and created an aggregation of resources and information, particularly for international students. “The...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a change in regulations Friday that will affect international students working toward degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at U.S. colleges and universities. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New regulations allow international students longer STEM OPT

Sadiah Thompson March 15, 2016

International students in pursuit of science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees will have access to more job opportunities after graduation, following the United States Department of...

Adil Najam speaks during “The Moral Case for Saving the Planet: Religious Perspectives on Climate Change” panel at the Boston University Castle Monday afternoon. PHOTO BY JOHNNY LIU/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Experts explore ties of religion, terrorism to climate change debate

Weihua Li November 17, 2015

Solving climate change requires an understanding of the diversity of moral standards around the world, said a group of panelists at the “The Moral Case for Saving the Planet: Regional Perspectives”...

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