Embassy Open, Student Interest in Traveling to Cuba Spikes

[Judi Lynn]

Embassy Open, Student Interest in Traveling to Cuba Spikes

By Daniel P. Wood, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER
2 days ago

Following the historic thawing of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, students have voiced renewed interest in traveling to Cuba, through both a Harvard-affiliated study abroad program and a spring break tour of the country.

The American government still bans unlicensed tourism to Cuba, although the U.S. embassy opened in Havana this summer for the first time in half a century. Americans may travel to Cuba only under 12 specific licenses, including ones that cover educational, professional, or familial visits.

Recently, students have expressed more interest in the Harvard-affiliated study abroad program, according to Erin E. Goodman, associate director of programs at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. The Cuba study abroad program has existed for eight years, made possible by an educational license.

Following the recent changes in diplomatic relations, families may visit students in the fall semester program legally for the first time, Goodman said.

More:
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2015/11/12/students-travel-cuba-relations/

[tech3149]

1. I try desperately to see the whole situation as a positive

There is not a single justification for the isolation and strangulation of Cuba, especially after the fall of the Soviet Union that makes any logical sense.
I have what I fear is an entirely possible explanation for the change in policy. As a nation we have sucked all but the last drop of blood from our own and someone needs to feed the power elite. Should Cuba succumb they will be exploited as before to support the needs of the vampire that will kill us all.