On June 4, U.S. President Donald Trump suspended the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or take part in exchange programs at Harvard University for an initial six months. The move came amid an escalating dispute between the White House and the Ivy League institution.
For many like Yoon-ji, a student from South Korea, America once symbolized freedom and opportunity. 'I felt the U.S. valued diversity,' she says, 'but this decision has severely undermined my trust.'
Yoon-ji watched classmates scramble as visa interviews were canceled and enrollment deadlines loomed. She describes the mood as one of 'disappointment and uncertainty.' She hopes the U.S. government will revisit the policy, saying, 'We need clear guidelines so students can plan our futures.'
As global mobility comes under pressure, young people worldwide are weighing the risks and rewards of studying abroad. For many, this freeze is more than a policy shift – it's a reminder that politics can reshape education and dreams overnight.
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