International MayX programs
March 6, 2020 – 11:22 a.m.
To: Students, Faculty and Staff
From: Nancy Georgiev, director of the Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education
Dear Campus Community,
You heard on Wednesday in a campus-wide email that we are having to make difficult decisions regarding our international study away programs because of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
As we shared earlier, we are continually monitoring the following sources to inform these decisions:
- Travel advice published by the U.S. Department of State
- Information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Information from a national network of institutions of higher education
With information from these sources, and in consultation with epidemiologists on the Furman faculty, the medical director of Student Health Services and a Prisma Health infectious disease expert, we have decided to cancel international MayX Programs. We know this decision is disappointing for participating students, faculty and staff, but we also recognize that the coronavirus poses a global public health crisis, and your safety and welfare are always our top priority.
MayX students will receive a full refund for amounts already paid to Furman, and we will work closely with students on any other questions they might have.
Thanks to everyone for your patience, cooperation and understanding.