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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Usually? Seriously? Our family is mixed international/US and we know tons of international kids who attend US universities. There are a few who are mega wealthy, but most are run of the mill well-off. The most sheltered kids absolutely do not leave their home countries to come to the US. They might go to the UK, but rarely go as far as the US, mostly because they are so sheltered.

Even the most sheltered international kids at US schools are generally better traveled and more knowledgeable about different cultures than the American kids. In addition, there are tons of wealthy American kids with live in help, drivers, etc.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]International students add diversity and expose American kids to other points of view, something which is desperately needed today. That said, I am a strong believer that public universities should prioritize in state students above all others.[/quote]

International students are usually wealthier and more sheltered than the richest American kids. Think having maids and live-in staff. [/quote][/quote]

You cannot get a student visa without proving that you have at least $10k in cash on hand. You aren’t eligible for any federal loans. Live-in help is very uncommon in the U.S. I would rather see more rural American kids at elite schools. [/quote]

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