""For most of these countries, you have to be extremely bright to be able to come overseas. For me and for my colleagues, international students have always been an extremely valuable part of the program.""
""They're probably concentrating in other places. Not in the US." Koh emphasizes the shift in international student interest away from U.S. research opportunities."
""She saw the writing on the wall and decided this wasn't a place she wanted to be because of all the uncertainty and essentially how immigrants are being treated." Koh reflects on the impact of political climate on student retention."
""The Office of International Students is just overwhelmed," Koh states, highlighting the lack of resources and support for international students at UIC."
International student enrollment in U.S. research programs has dropped 17 percent nationally, leading to budget shortfalls and staff layoffs. Kinesiology professor Tim Koh notes a shift in inquiries, with most now coming from students already in the U.S. rather than abroad. Political uncertainty and inadequate support for international students contribute to this trend. Koh highlights that the Office of International Students at UIC is overwhelmed, resulting in a nearly 5 percent decrease in international student enrollment.
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