Colleges see significant drop in international students as fall semester begins
13 days ago
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- Significant drop in international students at US colleges for the fall semester.
- University at Buffalo reports 750 fewer international students than expected.
- Visa delays and stricter vetting by the Trump administration cited as major causes.
- Students from countries like India and Romania face difficulties obtaining visas.
- Other countries like the UK and South Korea are benefiting from the shift.
- Economic impact: Potential loss of $7 billion and 60,000 jobs due to fewer international students.
- International students contribute culturally and financially to universities.
- Mixed messages from the Trump administration on student visa policies.
- Universities emphasize that international students do not displace domestic applicants.