Taiwanese students, including Yu-Hsuan Lin, expressed feelings of anxiety and disappointment after the Trump administration's decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll foreign students. Lin, who had accepted an offer to attend Harvard this September, shared her concerns that the policy changes have made her path to her dream school more uncertain.
The U.S. government argued that these measures aim to address national security concerns, but Harvard has condemned them as a "blatant violation" of the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. Although a U.S. judge temporarily blocked the order, visa applications for affected students remain unresolved, leaving many in limbo.
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The Taiwan Ministry of Education estimates that about 52 students from Taiwan could be impacted. Many, like Vince, who planned to study public health, are considering deferring their studies or applying to universities in Europe or the UK, as they feel the restrictive policies diminish the U.S.'s appeal as an educational destination.
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