The recent terror attacks in Paris that killed 129 people also triggered an emergency response protocol at the University of Wyoming. Three UW students are currently studying in France, though only one UW student was in Paris this weekend, but the University reached out to all of them to make sure they were safe.
Anne Alexander is the Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs. She says despite fears of more attacks, she does not think the events in Paris will impact enrollment in European study abroad programs for next semester.
"I’m hopeful that they won’t pull back too much. But we do want people to be mindful of their surroundings, we want them to take all precautions, we want them to make sure they study up on where they’re going," she says.
Around 400 UW students study abroad every year, and Alexander says Paris is a popular weekend destination for many students studying around Europe.