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Trump Administration Halts Visas, Students Rethink U.S. Education

6/2/2025

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In India, students are grappling with uncertainty about pursuing education in the U.S. as the Trump administration pauses visa interviews. This has led many to rethink their aspirations. A Danish student at Harvard emphasizes the stakes, revealing that international students inject over $40 billion into the U.S. economy, nurturing global diplomacy and risking future talent loss.

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In India, students are grappling with uncertainty about pursuing education in the U.S. as the Trump administration pauses visa interviews. This has led many to rethink their aspirations. A Danish student at Harvard emphasizes the stakes, revealing that international students inject over $40 billion into the U.S. economy, nurturing global diplomacy and risking future talent loss.