A Reddit post advising prospective international students to "think twice before coming to the US" has sparked discussion online about rising tuition costs, shrinking research funding, and an increasingly uncertain job market for foreign graduates.
The post, shared on Reddit, argued that studying in the US may no longer offer the same value it once did, particularly for students who rely heavily on loans or family savings.
The original poster claimed that international students should reconsider pursuing higher education in the US unless they receive a full scholarship.
Research funding is being cut, affecting universities and academic opportunities, the post said, with institutions increasingly operating like businesses and research and education among the areas most vulnerable to budget reductions.
The user also pointed to a weakening job market for international graduates, adding that high tuition fees and living expenses make studying in the US financially risky for many families.
Reddit users debated the affordability of US education, with some agreeing with the original post and others sharing their own experiences of financing their education.
The discussion comes weeks after another Reddit thread questioned whether American universities are increasingly serving as immigration pathways rather than purely educational institutions.
