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“A US degree is the American dream for a lot of families. It’s a deep-rooted emotion for them. Studying abroad is one thing. Studying in the US is prestige,” said Deepika Phukan, an India-based education agent who works closely with the Intead team.
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This year most of the Indian students Deepika talks to are being patient. “They are checking in with me to determine if now is the right time to apply, or if they should wait.” Similar to the travel disruptions the world experienced during the Covid pandemic, many of the obstacles families encounter won’t change student intention, just the timing.
We’ve been seeing this measured reaction, particularly at the graduate-level.
Many undergraduate students who are uncertain about their immediate plans have enrolled in Indian universities or institutions for the time being, according to Deepika. They’re keeping their options open and are considering transferring to the US once conditions improve. Some are also exploring pathway programs through their current institutions as a bridge to US education.
There is palpable hope among students we’ve spoken with anyway. The political climate is hazy, and the immigration rules have become chaotic and more restrictive; nobody denies that. But the hope is that this, too, shall pass. So, students continue to stay informed and often turn to their education agents to verify what they’re hearing.
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