International students struggle during pandemic

International students struggle during pandemic

September 16, 2020 1:06 pm PST.

Rising tuition fees, lack of healthcare and a risk of deportation are all issues that international students face in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic. Marie Gomez with Migrant Students United about what they believe the government should do now.

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