Cassidy Rheaume arrived at her exchange in Australia thinking the only obstacle she would have to overcome were the wildfires.
She had no idea her exchange would be cut short due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. Rheaume got an email from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) on March 14, urging her to come home.
Back then, she said she felt comfortable staying. After reading the Canadian news, though, Rheaume said she realized how bad the situation was.
Rheaume’s mother booked a flight for her on March 18 and she returned home on March 19. The economics student said USask was supportive throughout the process.