Hopkins must take extra steps to support international students during reopening
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrase “student government”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article covers spring reopening plans and an international student’s concerns and requests.
- The News-Letter reported that a broadcast email from Ronald J. Daniels, Sunil Kumar and Mary Miller described optional in-person classes and research, plus reopened gyms and libraries with reduced occupancy.
- The paper reported that author Shizheng “JJ” Tie raised concerns about air travel, hostility toward Chinese students, visa uncertainty and tensions involving China and the United States.
- The article adds that the Office of International Services warned international students about impostors seeking money, sexual favors or items in exchange for immigration documents or legal status.
- The reporter writes that Tie asked for a travel guide, post-arrival isolation and testing systems, and guarantees for diplomas and alternative Commencement options.
- According to the article, Tie also called for continued financial support and discounted tuition; the article identifies her as a Senior Class Senator in the Student Government Association.