As UW college students return to class last week, those intending to go abroad and the professors who advise them found a rapidly changing academic landscape. In the wake of several negative overseas episodes, officials are busy raising awareness about the positive impact the UW is having worldwide and taking steps to improve communications, regulation and emergency preparedness for its students abroad. Compared with two years ago, international education officials are more closely tracking who, where and what study-abroad programs involve. The university has new rules:. No program money can be used to buy alcohol, just for starters. Read more at:
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