Post by : Jyoti Gupta

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Students from around the world are starting to walk away from their dreams of studying in the United States. The reason? Increasing concern over how foreign students are being treated under recent political decisions.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines again for trying to cut off funding to top schools like Harvard. He also pushed to block these schools from taking in international students — a move that’s now causing ripple effects across the globe.

 A student from the National University of Singapore was planning to join a U.S. college on an exchange program in 2026. But after watching how things have unfolded, he’s changed his mind. Now, he’s looking at universities in the UK, Australia, and even China.

This shift isn't just about one student. It's part of a growing trend. Families and students are starting to feel that the U.S. might no longer be the safe, stable, and welcoming place it once was.

With this change in attitude, countries like the UK and Australia are getting more attention. Even China, which has a long history of hosting scholars from around Asia, is becoming a serious option for many students.When a country closes its doors, others open theirs. And students will always go where they feel respected and supported.