How are international students dealing with COVID shutdowns at US universities? 

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New York University, which has the largest population of international students in the country, has just canceled almost all in-person gatherings and events and has just mandated booster shots for all students. The university is navigating how to help international students travel home for the holidays or come back to the US to finish their studies. Host Marco Werman speaks to Thomas Sirinides, director of NYU International Student Services.

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