Why Chinese students still want to attend U.S. universities

Jacinta Gu, a 17-year-old from Beijing, dreamed of studying in the U.S. like many Filipino students, inspired by her memories of America. However, the number of Chinese students in U.S. universities declined from 372,532 in 2019-20 to 277,398 in the last year, even as international student numbers soared. Factors contributing to this downturn include economic struggles in China and escalating U.S. education costs. While job opportunities in China are dwindling, some families—like Gu's—face increasing complexity in deciding whether to pursue education abroad.

For families like Gu's, the calculations involved in making a decision - go to the U.S. or stay home - are becoming complex.

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