The Lion's Pride vol. 2 (Jun. 2014) | Page 108

101 immigration laws would increase interest from foreign students in coming to the United States. Out of economic concerns, public universities are now showing a preference for foreign students, often at the expense of domestic students. “Those [international] students help underwrite the costs … and it adds to the diversity of the campuses in terms of students from different areas”, as the president of University of California, Janet Napolitano, stated in Los Angeles Times. The citizens of developing countries continue to believe in the American Dream, and the best step towards achieving it can be found through America’s colleges and universities. Yet, as demonstrated here, rigid immigration laws are forcing students to look for other alternatives to studying in America. Consequently, changes have to be created to make it easier for foreign students to study. Pro-student policies are needed but, as now they seem to be designed with a focus on security and on policing foreigners. The immigration laws in the United States needs revision if the nation wants to continue to be the worldwide leader in academics and to continue to boost the U.S. economy through international students’ tuition. Modifications to the forms, fees, and laws restricting