As restrictions lift, Chinese international students look back – Old Gold & Black

Written by on March 20, 2023

Students share their experiences with travel restrictions and COVID-19 case surges

In a less-than-ideal journey back to her hometown of Xuzhou, China, on Dec. 14 last year, sophomore Lavender Wang was required to undergo a rigorous quarantine process — three days of quarantine in Shanghai, China, followed by an additional two-day quarantine in Xuzhou and finally three more days of isolation at home. 

“I regret returning to China for winter break,” Wang said. “The only worthwhile part was to be at home with my parents.”

Approximately 60 students remained on . . .



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