The new rules for international students studying in the United States mean big changes. Before, students could stay for their entire degree, but now they must leave after four years unless they get special permission. The changes are supposed to start in September and are meant to stop people from misusing visas and to make the country safer. Some people think these changes are not needed and might hurt relationships with students from other countries.
International students now must leave within 30 days of finishing school instead of the previous 60 days. This means they have less time to change their visa status or prepare to go home. Educators worry that this could harm how international students feel about studying in the US. Many think it will create more stress and uncertainty for students.
Most students coming from other countries are in longer programs like science or technology, which take more than four years. This new rule might make it difficult for them to finish their studies peacefully. As a result, students who want to study in the US may face extra pressure and challenges because of these new rules.
Original news source: Trump administration tightens visa rules for foreign students – BBC News (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Share what you know about international students.
2. Why do you think people choose to study in other countries?
3. How long do you think most university programs take to finish?
4. Discuss how rules can impact students from other countries.
5. What do you think are the challenges of studying far from home?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
They can only stay for up to four years without special permission.
In September.
To stop supposed visa misuse and improve national security.
60 days.
30 days.
They criticize them as unnecessary and harmful.
Long-term programs like science and technology.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The new rules for international students studying in the United mean big changes. , students could stay for their entire degree, but now they must after four years unless they get special permission. The changes are supposed to start in September and are meant to stop people from visas and to make the country safer. Some people think these changes are not needed and might relationships with students from other countries. International students now must leave 30 days of finishing school instead of the previous 60 days. This means they have less to change their visa status or prepare to go home. Educators worry that this could harm how international students feel about studying in the US. Many it will more stress and uncertainty for students. Most students coming from other countries are in longer programs like science or technology, which take more than four years. This new might it difficult for them to finish their studies peacefully. As a result, students who to study in the US may face extra pressure and challenges because of these new rules.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. How do you feel about the new rules for international students?
2. What are some reasons why students choose to study abroad?
3. Do you think these rules will make students feel welcome?
4. How important is it to have students from different countries in a classroom?
5. Would you like to study in another country? Why or why not?
6. How do changes in visa rules affect student decisions?
7. What changes would you suggest for international students' rules?
8. Why is completing a long-term program important to students?
9. How do you think these rules affect international perceptions of the US?
10. What role do educators play in supporting international students?
11. Should countries focus more on national security or student presence?
12. How can the stress of studying abroad be reduced for international students?
Individual Activities
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