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Published: February 13, 2017 4:45 PM IST
By Kanika Khurana
In the wake of a shooting of an Indian Student from Telangana in California, USA, fresh fears have clouded the minds of students already studying or planning to study in USA. Yesterday, a young graduate from Telangana was shot dead in the USA. Though the actual reason is still unclear and investigations are underway, the fact remains that a lot has started to worry students planning to study in USA. Only recently, the visa ban imposed by President Trump had sent ripples through the international community. Worries about the future prospect and increasing uncertainty of the H1B Visa policies had already started to dampen the resolve of many students to study in USA. Adding to these worries, the safety concerns in the country seem to have added a fresh jolt to Indian Students planning to study in USA. Related News | Telangana Youth shot dead in US by ‘carjacker’
Though we could not reach a lot of students, a few students who have already received admission notice from top Universities in USA are re-considering accepting the offers. Families are more worried and there is an increased concerns about how safe are students in USA? There have been various reports in the past but this time around the concern is about a sweeping sentiment in the country. This was very evident when Universities in USA sent out mailers to existing students and applicants about being welcome to study in the country.
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“I am not too sure about sending my daughter to USA right now,” a father commented when asked about the admission his daughter had received from a leading college. His daughter was planning to take up Masters in Science from a leading University and was eagerly waiting for an admission letter. Now, however, they have started applying to universities in Canada. When asked what their first choice would be they said that till about December it was USA. Now, they are more anxious about getting admission in a Canadian University. “Even the Americans are looking towards Canada. When citizens don’t feel confident about their own country, we are after all foreigners. Canadian Universities offer equally lucrative options. If it is about building a career…the world is much more than USA,” commented the man.
Not all is well in USA is for anyone to see. Though many people continue to raise queries about the spreading panic, people have started doubting. IT companies in India and USA are re-thinking strategies and students continue to be perplexed. However, there continues to be the optimists and the group of students who cannot wait to go to USA. “One off incident should not stop people. The death of the student from Telangana is very unfortunate but it is important to note that it is not a hate crime. Tere are people who would spread rumours and try to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Fact remains that quality of education in USA is higher than a lot and getting through the top university continues to be my dream. I am still waiting for my letter and the first thing I would do when I get it is send them my confirmation,” shared another student from Delhi also waiting for result of his application.
Every year lakhs of students send out applications to Universities in USA. The largest chunk of students going to USA from India is for MS courses, followed by MBA degrees. Indian students form the second largest community in US Universities after Chinese in terms of international applicants. Stats be believed, some universities in USA have more Indian students in their MS courses than Americans. Last year, about 1 lakh Indian Students went to USA for pursuing a post graduate course. Now, with doubts about getting a Work Visa and chances of adverse administrative policies have dimmed the aspirations of many Indian Students.
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