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For years Palomar College has offered many study abroad programs that have allowed numerous students to experience and participate in other cultures around the world. The study abroad programs include life science courses, historical visitations, art workshops, and foreign language experiences. Enrolling in these unique courses allowing students to travel around the world to places such as Belize, Egypt, Costa Rica, and Hong Kong. Concerning the incidents that occurred on September the 11th, the U.S. State Department has issued a “world wide caution” for U.S. citizens traveling outside the U.S. In response to the concerns about safety, President Sherrill Amador felt it would be in the school’s best interest to cancel Palomar’s study abroad programs. “Out of concern for the safety of our students and staff, I presented my recommendations regarding study travel abroad classes and programs [. . .] therefore, effective immediately [. . .] all study abroad classes [.