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Roughly a yr in the past, I had commented on a publish on the F1 visa subreddit cautioning one F1 pupil who was inquiring about taking part in political protests. I’ll reiterate my level. The results of you taking part in a protest as a non-citizen particularly on a pupil visa far far far outweighs any probably advantages. As an alternative, dedicate your time to buying invaluable expertise for potential future profession prospects. You might be NOT right here is the US as a political activist. If you happen to ever develop into a US citizen, then be at liberty to be a political activist however till then, bear in mind your presence within the US is on the behest of the US authorities, and so they can revoke your visa for a variety of causes whether or not they be truthful or not. Sadly, some people will solely come to know this actuality the arduous means. Life on a pupil visa is already difficult with out the additional drama. It’s important to navigate cultural shock, homesickness, being hundreds of miles away from household, strict visa laws, excessive tuition with little entry to loans and scholarships, fewer job prospects as a consequence of potential want for visa sponsorship, restricted work authorization, potential worldwide journey restrictions, in some circumstances studying a brand new language and the checklist goes on and on and on. I can't wrap my mind round how some really feel the necessity to even additional exacerbate these difficulties by partaking in political activism. Be taught from different individuals's errors. Don’t make these errors your self. submitted by /u/LeProgramme to r/InternationalStudents |