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Students affected by Turkish, Syrian earthquake disappointed by lack of university-wide response

By Apurva Mahajan University of Maryland students affected by the Turkish and Syrian earthquakes that occurred in February are calling on the administration to listen to those affected by the humanitarian crisis after a lack of university-wide acknowledgement. The original 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit parts of southern Turkey and northern Syria on Feb. 6, killing over 46,000 people and leaving over 1 million displaced or … Continue reading Students affected by Turkish, Syrian earthquake disappointed by lack of university-wide response

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International students share how they cope with homesickness

by Aanisah Husain Move-in day is almost the same for international students as it is for other University of Maryland students — except that College Park is thousands of miles away from home. Coming to College Park is like entering a new and unfamiliar terrain for international students on campus. What was once familiar is no longer familiar, creating this strange feeling called homesickness.  “It’s … Continue reading International students share how they cope with homesickness

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UMD international students face new obstacles amid pandemic

By Adama Turay Many students at the University of Maryland struggle through online classes. But some of them do it from halfway across the globe. For international students, the pandemic has increased financial and logistical challenges. Many have had to take classes in different countries and time zones. Others have remained on campus or have stayed with close friends or family. Priyatham Kattakinda, a doctorate … Continue reading UMD international students face new obstacles amid pandemic

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Proposed visa rule continues to worry faculty, students

by Joel Lev-Tov The Trump administration proposed a fixed term for international student visas on Sept. 25, a move that has continued to draw criticism from Maryland politicians, school administrators and students.  The proposed rule change would affect international students on F-1 and J-1 visas, including those at the University of Maryland. Currently, those visas allow international students to stay in the country as long … Continue reading Proposed visa rule continues to worry faculty, students

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UMD cancels residence hall move-outs for foreseeable future, promises prorated credit and refunds

Emily Riley The University of Maryland announced Thursday that student fees such as parking, student facilities and room and board among others will be refunded on a prorated basis.  Students will be contacted directly about their specific refunds, according to the university’s statement. Refunds due to the impact of COVID-19 on the semester have been a concern for many students and families, especially since the … Continue reading UMD cancels residence hall move-outs for foreseeable future, promises prorated credit and refunds

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The subtle impact of xenophobia on the Asian community amid virus outbreak

by Eunice Sung “My friend, she was so afraid. She’s even afraid to cough…she’s afraid to cough because she’s worried about people [looking] at her differently,” said Ziyu Wang, a junior international Chinese student majoring in computer science. Xenophobia, the fear of something that seems strange or foreign, has been spreading along with the Coronavirus, more specifically COVID-19, and putting Asians and Asian Americans in … Continue reading The subtle impact of xenophobia on the Asian community amid virus outbreak

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Several UMD departments and offices match students with hosts for Thanksgiving dinner

By Michelle Siegel Though going home for Thanksgiving break is a tradition many students at the University of Maryland may take for granted, in reality, a sizeable number of Terps do not share this privilege. Students who hail from out of state — especially international students — may stay in the DMV area because it is too expensive to travel, especially for a break that … Continue reading Several UMD departments and offices match students with hosts for Thanksgiving dinner

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Panel guides new international students in adjusting to the U.S.

by Michelle Siegel Three international students convened to share how they have encountered and dealt with culture shock in “Adjusting to Life in the U.S.: A Panel for International Students,” held on Oct. 3 at H.J. Patterson Hall by the International Student Union. The panel consisted of Calvin Leung, an undergraduate from Hong Kong pursuing a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, Sharon How, a … Continue reading Panel guides new international students in adjusting to the U.S.

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