For citizens of countries that provide little or no assistance to their foreign nationals overseas, like the United States, it usually comes as a shock when the

For citizens of countries that provide little or no assistance to their foreign nationals overseas, like the United States, it usually comes as a shock when they find out that other countries are more forthcoming, helping them to find medical treatment, get settled at school, and in the case of wealthier countries, providing interim financial assistance. Many Saudi students in the United States are on government scholarships. The government is responsible for them so it should not be surprising that from time to time it assisted those it believed were legitimate students upon request.