How a Trump Re-Election Could Reshape Life for International Students
There is a lot of speculation on what the next Trump administration means for international students. This article looks at his first term, as well as what this second term could bring.
With former President Donald Trump returning to office, his administration is expected to implement new immigration policies that may impact international students in the US. Policies affecting student visas, work rights, and even relations with certain countries could bring significant changes, potentially influencing where students choose to study and work.
Who Could Lead the Department Trump Plans to Abolish?
With the President-Elect’s cabinet appointments and White House nominees being named, we still are waiting on the nominee for the Department of Education. There was a lot of talk during the campaign about wanting to abolish the department; as we all know, that would be a difficult task. We do anticipate whomever is selected to be be in some alignment with the President-Elect.
Again, while those interviewed don’t know who will be nominated, they expect higher education issues like accreditation, campus free speech, accountability for student outcomes and student loans to rank higher on the priority list compared to Trump’s first term. Trump has also said he wants to eliminate the Education Department altogether.
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Trump’s Reelection Forebodes an Uncertain Future for International Students
This article is being shared as a reminder that many of our students on campuses may have concerns about what the future holds for them in the US. Many of our students followed this recent election and their concerns range from safety to postgraduation plans. There was a lot of rhetoric from both sides during the election, there will continue to be a lot of rhetoric during the transition. Hopefully, we can be a resource for our students as they navigate their emotions during this time.
While on Nov. 6 Americans across the 50 states woke up with a variety of feelings about what a second Trump presidency meant for their country’s future, people across the world are wondering what it means for their own.
International students in the United States are thinking about the results of the election in a different way. Though they are unable to vote, many followed the campaign trail of both candidates closely.
