Imagine working hard towards your dream, getting accepted into a US university on merit and even landing a decent scholarship only for your visa to get rejected in minutes.
This is the cruel reality many F-1 visa aspirants are dealing with. A bright student shared his experience of finally getting selected at the University of Texas at Arlington after applying to 20 top US universities.
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He even got a generous $13,000 scholarship and his parents could barely afford the $15,000 needed for the first year. However, none of that mattered as the student bluntly posted on social media, “ I stand here weeping on the floor- I got my visa rejected yesterday.”
With US visa rejections and financial barriers mounting, international students are now being pushed to look elsewhere. While America offers premium education, the F-1 aspirants need to realize that jumping through hoops only to land in an uncertain political climate is just not worth it anymore.
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Indian students, especially, are changing their course to Europe. Recently, a report revealed that Germany is seeing a spike in admissions from Indian students as America shuts its doors.
While the student’s story is heartbreaking, it is a reminder for every F-1 aspirant to not put all their eggs in one basket. Have backup plans and apply to other international universities to avoid losing invaluable time.
