[Podcast] Abroad in America: Stay or leave? Plus quarantine life in Vietnam
Welcome back to Abroad in America. This week podcast’s contributor is editor Ha Ta who wrote an article about the difficult decision many international students have to make of whether to stay or leave their host country for home. In this podcast, Ha talks to…
[Video] Things to do during quarantine besides Netflix
The global pandemic Covid-19 has taken over our lives in the past several weeks. Suddenly, everyone’s fast-paced life has come to an unexpected halt, anxieties and boredom are high. People are now in quarantine all over the world, some with family or friends and some…
Vietnamese students abroad find refuge at home amid coronavirus outbreak
As universities around the world move classes online and send out advisories for students to leave campuses, international students are faced with the tough decision of whether to stay in their host country or go back home. But seeking refuge at home at this time…
How to stay sane during self isolation
Tips for making the long days more cheerful and less lonely during the pandemic A month ago, my daily routine was simple: I attended classes at Northeastern University during the day, came home in the evenings, freshened up and caught up with my family over…
TikTok: Finding the social in social distancing
As the number of cases of COVID-19 has increased dramatically in the U.S. in the past few weeks, many people have followed suit with the CDC’s suggestion of self-quarantining for at least two weeks. With the number of people joining self-quarantine growing, the number of…
[Video] Coronavirus brings political unrest and educational challenges to Brazil
As the number of coronavirus cases rises in Brazil, many citizens have protested against President Jair Bolsonaro, saying he has ignored the seriousness of the crisis. On Wednesday, March 18, citizens in quarantine protested from their homes in a uniquely Brazilian way — through the…
[Video] Northeastern students discuss coronavirus before major outbreak in the US
The world has been hit hard by the coronavirus. What’s surprising is how fast it has all happened. The United States has gone from a handful of cases to a shutdown in a few weeks. The Global Observer spoke to Northeastern University students twice —…
[Video] Wuhan diary: Coping with a crisis
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. as of today has surpassed 1,000. President Trump on Wednesday announced travel restrictions on 26 European countries over the next 30 days amid the growing outbreak. The video diary below from Yuheng Zhang, who has been living inside…
[Podcast] Abroad in America: Students discuss coronavirus stereotypes
The Global Observer is excited to launch the first episode of our podcast titled Abroad in America. In Episode 1, we ask Chinese international students about their worries and the behavioral and attitude changes they face after the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
In Wuhan, lockdown challenges business and individual’s livelihoods
Food prices are on the rise. Money is short. Employees are required to alert their companies daily about their body temperature. Students are taking all their classes online. This is the grim picture for workers in Wuhan, China, where the coronavirus started. More than a…
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