From a purely self-serving, perspective, if American institutions never sold goods and services to anyone but U.S. citizens, our economy would collapse. When it comes to colleges and universities, U.S. institutions are seeking a return far greater than just full-tuition--every international student contributes to the acquisition and expansion of greater knowledge, often in valuable STEM fields. This calculus doesn't even consider the priceless cultural exchange that enriches everyone involved. "America for Americans" is the kind of blinkered rhetoric typical of very small players in the big stage of life. (Apologies to Ryan if this is too aggressive for your comments section.)
Seems kind of unserious then. I would say I like a broad range of universities, some with a lot of international students, some with fewer. I don't want standardization across them nor do I want the federal government trying to social engineer the results at every single institution.
Great. Then lower the threshold. America for Americans.
From a purely self-serving, perspective, if American institutions never sold goods and services to anyone but U.S. citizens, our economy would collapse. When it comes to colleges and universities, U.S. institutions are seeking a return far greater than just full-tuition--every international student contributes to the acquisition and expansion of greater knowledge, often in valuable STEM fields. This calculus doesn't even consider the priceless cultural exchange that enriches everyone involved. "America for Americans" is the kind of blinkered rhetoric typical of very small players in the big stage of life. (Apologies to Ryan if this is too aggressive for your comments section.)
Cultural dispossession is before us, Mike. Running out of time to play the "melting pot" game. America always for Americans, never forget that.
Trump himself just now set the threshold. So he seems to think this is acceptable. What level would be acceptable to you?
Whatever number is at each respective institution, booting 25% out is a good start.
Why? How do you come up with that?
Symbolic action. What, you want 50%?
Seems kind of unserious then. I would say I like a broad range of universities, some with a lot of international students, some with fewer. I don't want standardization across them nor do I want the federal government trying to social engineer the results at every single institution.