MAGA Hardliners Target OPT: Consequences for U.S. Education and Economy The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program has played a critical role in allowing foreign students, particularly those from India, to stay in the United States after graduation and gain valuable work experience. However, calls to eliminate the OPT program are growing, especially from MAGA nativists,…
Study Abroad Trends 2025: Why International Students Are Turning Away from the U.S. (Getty Images) The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has had a profound effect on the global education landscape, particularly influencing the decisions of international students. As a result of policies and political rhetoric during his first term,…
Navigating the Maze: How International Students Face Work Authorization Barriers in the U.S. (Representative Image) As global demand for higher education grows, more international students are choosing the United States for their studies. According to the Open Doors Report, there were 1,126,690 international students from over 210 countries in the U.S. during the 2023-2024 academic…