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The South Entrance to the Global Programs office. Many pre-med students find it difficult to fit a study abroad experience into their academic curriculum. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Pre-med students face unique study abroad challenges

Corinne Davidson November 17, 2023
Every prospective student at Boston University gets the same study abroad spiel. There’s something for everyone, a tour guide says walking backwards along Bay State Road. 
Pipes under a sink. Study abroad students in Dublin, Ireland through BU Global Programs reported “green” water in their residence hall, followed by 90 hours without hot water and a day without running water. CLARE ONG/DFP STAFF

Study abroad students in Dublin report ‘green’ water at residence hall

Talia Lissauer April 7, 2022
“It's not a poison or chemical problem. It's just a normal water treatment," said BU Study Abroad's director.
Students at Study Abroad Expo

Study abroad students take off to new experiences, despite COVID-19 restrictions

Ilana Keusch September 15, 2021
Students studying in Venice and Geneva reflect while BU works around international COVID restrictions.
East to West: Mar. 12, 2021

East to West: Mar. 12, 2021

Jackson Machesky March 12, 2021

Enjoy the beautiful weather! Today on East to West, we remember two BU custodians who have died from COVID-19, Study Abroad programs being cancelled for the summer session, activists gathering in...

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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.
Boston University’s Study Abroad Office created virtual internship opportunities at overseas companies for students who were supposed to study abroad this semester. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Virtual internships in place of study abroad prove to be supportive, successful, students say

Ashley Soebroto March 4, 2021
Despite the cancellation of all in-person study abroad programs for the Spring semester, students were able to take part in virtual internships with international companies to get real work experience and a feel for a new culture.
Boston University Study Abroad Office. BU canceled its Spring Shanghai Internship Program Jan. 7 due to risks associated with COVID-19. SYDNEY MAES/ DFP FILE

BU Shanghai Internship Program canceled for cohort of international students

Colbi Edmonds January 25, 2021
The Boston University Shanghai Internship Program was canceled for the Spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those accepted into the program were a cohort of international students living in China, who are now re-registering for classes on the Charles River Campus.
East to West: Oct. 26, 2020

East to West: Oct. 26, 2020

Justin Tang October 26, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the formation of lines outside of BU COVID-19 testing sites, the closure of the Kenmore Starbucks location, local restaurants bracing for colder weather during COVID-19,...

Boston University’s Global Programs building. BU Study Abroad has canceled all international and domestic trips for the Spring 2021 semester. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Study Abroad cancels all Spring 2021 trips

Melissa Ellin October 22, 2020
BU Study Abroad is canceling all of its international and domestic trips and the majority of its programming for Spring 2021 due to pandemic-related concerns, according to a Thursday email from Study Abroad Executive Director Gareth McFeely.
BU cancels 2021 Spring Recess, moves Spring semester start date back

BU cancels 2021 Spring Recess, moves Spring semester start date back

Chloe Liu September 29, 2020
BU’s Spring Recess is canceled and Spring semester will start later this year than previous years, the University announced in an email to the BU community Tuesday morning.
Boston University’s Global Programs building. BU Study Abroad is currently considering the possibility of offering programs for the Spring 2021 semester. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Study Abroad assesses potential of Spring 2021 programs

Kate Sandage September 24, 2020
BU is assessing the feasibility of moving forward with its Spring 2021 Study Abroad programs next semester, looking at each country on a case-by-case basis.
In an email Wednesday, Boston University Study Abroad announced that it has canceled its Fall 2020 programs. AUSMA PALMER/ DFP FILE

BU announced all Study Abroad trips canceled for Fall

Allison Pirog June 3, 2020
BU Study Abroad announced the cancellation of all Fall 2020 programs in an email Wednesday to students registered to attend.
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