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Post-Lockdown Travel Packing Essentials
It can be difficult enough packing your bags for a trip in normal circumstances never mind in the midst of a global pandemic. In light of this, we thought it would be good to put together this guide of the essential items that should be brought onboard to ensure safe travel in the coming months.
Monash University to Cut Jobs After International Student Slump
Monash University has announced the loss of 277 jobs due an estimated $350m revenue shortfall in 2020, another warning of the impact falling international student revenue is set to have on the higher education sector.
Australia Considers Post-Study Work Visa Adjustments
The Australian government is set to relax its post-study work visa rules for international students impacted by the fallout of COVID-19, a move most welcomed by the higher education sector.
USA International Students Face Deportation
International students who wish to commence study in the USA on F-1 and M-1 visas this fall will be denied entry into the country if teaching is online.
Queen’s University Charters Plane for Chinese Students
Queen’s University of Belfast has charted a jet that will take hundreds of students from China to Northern Ireland on 18 September.
Welsh Government Asks Ryanair To Stop Flights
Ryanair flights departing Cardiff Airport are due to go ahead despite the travel guidance in Wales asking citizens to remain with 5 miles of their homes.
Italy Bans Hand Luggage on All Flights
Italy has announced they will be banning all hand luggage on flights to, from, and within the country from 26 July.
The Safest Destinations in Europe Post COVID-19
We have selected our top picks from the countries outlined by The European Best Destination Organization (EBD) as the safest to visit in Europe in 2020.
COVID-19: European Travel Guide
At the start of the pandemic many countries around the world introduced travel bans and restrictions. Now we’re seeing travel restrictions being lifted. In this blog we cover where you can and can’t travel within Europe during COVID-19.
Delta Resumes Flights from U.S. to China
On June 25, Delta Air Lines will become the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to China since the temporary suspension in February in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19
Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.
Top Tips for being a Productive Student
Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!
Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University
Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.