Upon coming to college, one of the experiences I was most excited for was studying abroad. During months and months of being locked in my home, I had endless time to plan my spring 2021 trip to the United Kingdom.
Between applying for scholarships and finding a place to stay for the semester, the possibility of a cancellation was not a possibility in my mind — until last week. On Sept. 23, VCU sent an email to study abroad applicants stating all abroad programs were canceled through May 2021 due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. While it comes as no surprise, the disappointment is still very present. As the pandemic continues to halt normal life, the idea of traveling is beginning to feel like a distant dream. That being said, with yet another letdown due to COVID-19, not taking the virus seriously is becoming a testament to some people’s intelligence. With remote learning, many students still find themselves entertaining social gatherings and walking around campus without a mask. People nationwide have neglected safety guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read the full story by The Commonwealth Times HERE.
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A new poll from VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs found that 40% of Virginians are unlikely to get a federally approved, no-cost COVID-19 vaccine, and two-thirds of the commonwealth’s residents are against a required vaccine.
The poll, released on Sept. 17, surveyed 804 adults in Virginia on the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations, returns to in-person learning and the upcoming 2020 presidential election. The likelihood to get vaccinated was split among gender and political lines, the poll found. About half of surveyed women were open to a coronavirus vaccine, while 70% of men said they were very or somewhat likely to receive one. Read the full story by The Commonwealth Times HERE. |