The crackdown on international students by the Trump administration has sparked widespread concern among educators and universities. Reports indicate an alarming increase in the revocation of student visas, with many students unaware that their immigration statuses have been canceled. This sudden shift poses an existential risk for colleges heavily reliant on foreign student populations, leading to fears of a chilling effect on academic programs. Democratic leaders appear ineffectual in countering the administration’s aggressive deportation strategies, which have escalated the anxiety among international students and employees alike. As many students grapple with the implications of this hostile environment, they voice their struggles and uncertainty regarding their futures in the U.S.