美国留学政策一再生变，留学生何去何从

Core Viewpoint - The recent changes in U.S. immigration policy, particularly the suspension of student visa interviews and the tightening of international student admissions at Harvard, are causing significant anxiety among international students and reshaping the global study abroad landscape [1][2]. Group 1: Impact of U.S. Policy Changes - The Trump administration's decision to pause new student visa interviews and expand scrutiny of international students' social media is seen as a major blow to the study abroad market, following the "Harvard ban" [1]. - Many students are now advised to adopt a "multi-country application" strategy, applying to multiple countries simultaneously to mitigate risks associated with U.S. policies [1][4]. - There is a noticeable shift in student preferences, with high-end clients still favoring the U.S., while average families are increasingly looking towards countries like Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia for more cost-effective options [2][3]. Group 2: Changes in Global Study Trends - The fluctuations in U.S. policies have led to a rise in applications to Commonwealth countries, which has increased admission standards at these institutions [3]. - U.S. universities are perceived to value a diverse range of student qualities beyond just academic scores, as evidenced by a student with an average score of 86 being accepted into Cornell University with a scholarship [3]. - Despite the current challenges, there is cautious optimism among study abroad agencies, with expectations of a potential rebound in U.S. study interest if Harvard's legal challenges succeed [4].