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As long as people keep coming to the US to get an education, that helps the economics of academia; out-of-state tuition paid for by somebody else (usually, coun
by dfeojm-zlib 7y ago
As long as people keep coming to the US to get an education, that helps the economics of academia; out-of-state tuition paid for by somebody else (usually, countries or rich families) is $$$$. Maybe the problem is the US isn't as welcoming socially, politically or bureaucratically (visa process) as it once was? That's a PR image problem that the current political climate tarnished through inept and ignorant messaging.
- spectramax 7y agoYep, we will have to wait until 2020 but if Trump ends his term, the next president has a huge task of rebuilding the PR and get it back on track.
- dfeojm-zlib 7y agoIMHO, there's no need to delay or wait.. contradict and break this undesirable image by demonstrating positive and welcoming actions towards visitors of all kinds at every opportunity. I hope and make the future better by taking as many actions now to ensure it as I'm able.
- magduf 7y agoNo, Trump is going to be there until 2024. There's very low likelihood that the Democrats will unseat him.
- helen___keller 7y agoCan you also tell me tomorrow's lottery numbers? Thanks
- magduf 7y ago>Maybe the problem is the US isn't as welcoming socially, politically or bureaucratically (visa process) as it once was? That's a PR image problem that the current political climate tarnished through inept and ignorant messaging. This isn't correct at all. It's true the US isn't very welcoming any more, but this isn't through "inept and ignorant messaging", it's not inept at all: the US voters clearly don't want foreigners here, and they proved it by the way they've voted, and now they have an administration that clearly reflects the wishes of the electorate. Stop trying to sugar-coat the reality of how American voters really feel.
- Konnstann 7y agoThere's an argument that the "American Voters" who voted in the current administration do not represent the same people who care about the "brain drain" and effects of said drain on tech/STEM in the US. The average Trump voter isn't competing with foreigners for PhD positions.
- magduf 7y agoI don't think you need to make an argument for what you wrote, I think that's pretty obvious. But the people who care about the brain drain are being outvoted by the voters who support this administration, and are honestly happy about the brain drain.