study abroad – University Health Services – UW–Madison https://www.uhs.wisc.edu Promote, Protect and Restore Health & Well-Being Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:30:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-uw-badge-512-1-32x32.png study abroad – University Health Services – UW–Madison https://www.uhs.wisc.edu 32 32 Study abroad in Italy suspended https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/study-abroad-in-italy-suspended/ Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:25:57 +0000 https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/?p=5633 On Friday, Feb. 28, UW-Madison suspended all university-sponsored student programming in Italy following an elevated CDC travel notice to warning level 3 (“avoid nonessential travel”) and the similarly elevated U.S. Department of State travel advisory to level 3 (“reconsider travel,” with level 4 “do not travel” advisories issued specifically for the Lombardy and Veneto regions of northern Italy). This action was taken in accordance with the UW-Madison international travel policy.

UW-Madison has recalled 170 students who are studying abroad in Italy. We are working with our partners in Italy to ensure this is accomplished in a safe and orderly manner.  Our partner institutions are developing the opportunity for students to complete their planned academic curriculum via distance-learning options.

UW-Madison remains in close coordination with local, state and federal agencies to ensure that our decisions, made on behalf of students’well-being, are founded on the most up-to-date information possible.

]]> Study abroad to South Korea suspended https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/study-abroad-to-south-korea-suspended/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:25:19 +0000 https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/?p=5572 The Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division has suspended Spring 2020 UW–Madison sponsored study abroad programming in South Korea.

In accordance with UW–Madison international travel policy, this decision was reached due to the CDC raising their warning level to a 3: Avoid Nonessential Travel for South Korea.

UW–Madison had five students enrolled in exchanges in South Korea this Spring semester in exchanges with Yonsei University and Korea University in Seoul. UW–Madison informed all five students and our partners in Korea. Study abroad programming had previously been suspended for China.

UW–Madison will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on any other program changes.

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