[ColeyG]

Shouldn't International Students have to "pay a full ride"? I mean most of the stipulations with grants are intended to keep the knowledge and donations within the community. That seems entitled and very "woe is me" to me.

[paulgb]

The article isn't arguing against paying a full ride, it's saying they shouldn't be treated like political pawns after they do so.

For context, the current administration is using international student visas as leverage to get universities open for in-person classes this year.

[ColeyG]

Yeah, I agree with that. I guess I just mean I think it distracts a little bit and makes the point weaker overall. No one should be treated like that though, and I wholly believe that there is suffering associated with that

[advisedwang]

I don't think the author is complaining about that. He just brings it up to explain that they bring in cash for universities so targeting their immigration status is a point of leverage between the government and universities.

He's complaint seems to be that the US is not treating immigrants with dignity.

[chvid]

To honest. The point of this article is unclear to me. It says:

"American Colleges are Good, They Said"

"You’ll Be Respected, They Said"

"Life is Good, They Said"

And then he spends time explaining why none of this is true.

But in the end: "In a few months, I’ll be eligible to apply for my US citizenship ..."

So just letting off some steam and not really explaining why given the above America is still so attractive?