By Keith Gerald Davis III
Adventures in Athens: The 2016 BU Philhellenes Summer Program
This was the fourth annual trip to Greece, and there were some new additions to the itinerary.
An Intensive, Immersive Internship Experience in India
Four SHA students spent the summer working at Taj Hotels
Pardee Class Creates App to Aid Syrian Refugees
BU Crowdfunding campaign launched to develop Urban Refuge
Global Connections Newsletter, July 2016
In this issue of Global Connections we have focused a number of our stories on a small sample of the many different unique multi school, multi discipline, global research and experiential learning opportunities that BU students have participated in.
Challenging Assumptions about Africa’s Exploding Youth Population
BU scholar’s new book calls for reforms
Sargent Students Witness Public Health in Thailand
Trip offers lessons in cultural differences, awareness
Getting a Taste for Global Business
BU students gain firsthand field experience in Beijing, Hong Kong
To Peru, for a Cause
Sargent students learn about traditional medicine
The Zika Virus – New CDC Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued detailed new guidelines concerning Zika and pregnancy as well as the sexual transmission of Zika. Boston University recommends that all travelers considering travel to areas highlighted by CDC as areas with active transmission of Zika follow these guidelines, and discuss any questions or concerns with a physician before travel.
There are several travel medicine clinics in the Boston area, including at the Boston Medical Center.
Europe Travel Alert
The U.S. Department of State has issued a temporary Travel Alert for Europe, to make travelers aware of the potential risks of travel. The Alert does not advise cancelling or postponing travel to Europe. This alert will expire on June 20, 2016.
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