September 23, 2025

Big news from the US student scene! This year, fewer foreign students are arriving in America, and the numbers are dropping fast. The latest figures show that the number of Indian students who came to the US in August fell by a stunning 45% compared to last year. Yes, you read that right - almost half fewer Indian students arrived this August. Why is this happening? Experts say many factors are at play, including changes in visa policies, rising tuition fees, and stiff competition from other countries. Many students are now thinking twice before choosing the US as their study destination. Schools and universities in America are feeling the heat as they rely on international students for diversity and fees. For India, a country with one of the largest student populations going abroad, this is quite a shock. Indian students have always been a big part of foreign classrooms, especially in the US. This sudden drop marks a big change in trends and could reshape the future of international education. The numbers tell the story loud and clear: education experts are watching closely to see if this trend continues or if things bounce back soon. For now, the US is facing a big puzzle: how to attract back the vibrant wave of foreign students, especially from India?

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