People who want to study in the US must be careful on the web. Officials can check their accounts

Students who dreamed of a diploma of an American university, better think what they write on the web. For now, the American Department of State has recommended suspension of embassies in the world meetings with young on student visas. Ultimately, a system of verification of candidates is also to be implemented in terms of political views. Although the procedure does not only apply to candidates for Harvard – it was the dispute between this famous university with the administration of Donald Trump became a symbol of the struggle for freedom of speech and the autonomy of the world of science.

None of the parties intend to go back, although in confrontation with the American government, the Harvard University is certainly in a weaker position. Morale was to raise a demonstration organized in the main campus – a demonstration in defense of the autonomy of the university and science.

Trump does not care about the fight with Harvard. It's just an excuse. He really wants to fight the free exchange of opinions and freedom of speech. Because they block the introduction of authoritarianism. After all, it looked similar in Russia, Turkey, on Hungary. There were also universities there – said prof. Ryan Enos, professor of political science at Harvard University.

The actions of President Donald Trump are aimed primarily at the university's finances. Until now, the administration has froze Harvard over $ 2 billion $ 400 million in funds made for scientific research. As the Nature magazine lists, this decision will paralyze work on about a thousand projects – in the field of medicine, new technologies, and engineering. In addition, President Donald Trump threatens the university to abolish him tax breaks.

– billions of dollars go to Harvard. It's ridiculous. Billions! And they still get $ 52 billion donations and subsidies. This country pays a university billions of dollars and additionally grants students to student loans. This needs to be changed – said Donald Trump.

The academic community emphasizes that research is of fundamental importance, and the whole society uses the work of scientists. Strong universities strengthen the economy, develop productivity, educate staff, create jobs.

– The benefits of institutions such as Harvard are huge. We conduct absolutely groundbreaking research on Alzheimer, cancer, heart disease. We are developing new drugs. After all, thanks to federal funds, we develop many innovative technologies, quantum computers or artificial intelligence – argues prof. Jody Freeman, lawyer from Harvard University.

Students from abroad are to have proven network activity

Money can also be collected in a different way: by blocking the arrival of students from abroad who usually pay higher tuition fees than Americans. The ban on the admission of foreigners imposed on Harvard by the administration has been suspended by the court and does not yet apply. According to Reuters, on Tuesday, the Secretary of State sent to American diplomatic missions around the world a special note in which he orders to stop the arranging new visa meetings for students and scientists.

– We, students from abroad, are not enemies of the United States. We are here because we admire your country, your universities, libraries. We admire freedom. After returning home, most of us are the informal US ambassadors. We share knowledge and develop a network of political, economic and academic connections – he claims Oscar Escobar, a graduate of The Kennedy School of Government on Harvard.

In addition, Marco Rubio recommended his diplomats a broad verification of the activity of candidates on social media. Apparently, it is about checking whether academics coming to the United States for research do not promote the content of the current administration. Critics consider this to be contrary to the basic values ​​of America.

– This country was founded by immigrants. They are its foundation. One of the most important values ​​of America has always been taking immigrants coming from around the world. But now we forget about it – emphasizes Scarlet Eldaief, a student of Harvard.

Competition in the scientific world is very strong. The competition is not sleeping. When Donald Trump announces further actions aimed at the best American universities, universities in Europe and Asia, including primarily in Chinadeclare that international students will receive at home with open arms.