Reevaluating My Visa in Light of America’s Values

An anonymous applicant reflects on their acceptance into Columbia University for a Master’s in sociology, a dream tied to their late father’s legacy, but now feels disillusioned by the threats to free speech and the implications of the Trump presidency, causing them to reconsider their plans to study in the U.S. After deferring their admission, they express concern over their safety and the changing American landscape that seems increasingly hostile to their aspirations.

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