'It's just bad food. Meat is completely different. Dairy too. I miss the butter': the reality of life as a J1 student in Trump's America
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Jessica Weld, a Trinity College Dublin student, expressed anxiety while waiting at US border control, influenced by reports of visa issues and social media scrutiny. Despite concerns about being questioned over political views and potential visa revocation driven by social media activity, her primary worries were homesickness and adapting to American cuisine. This highlights a nuanced perspective among students, where personal experiences and daily challenges take precedence over broader immigration fears.
Jessica Weld felt immense apprehension waiting at US border control, particularly given the alarming tales she had heard of students facing visa revocation over social media posts.
Despite the fears surrounding immigration scrutiny and social media monitoring, students like Weld were more concerned about homesickness and the challenges of adapting to American food.
Read at Independent
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