Indian Students in the US Seek Help to Tackle Safety Issues and Preserve the American Dream
In recent times, a series of mysterious deaths among Indian students in the United States has raised concerns about their safety and highlighted the challenges they face in pursuing their American dream. Many of these students hail from the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India.
The incidents have triggered a sense of risk and fear among students from these states, leading them to reach out to their fellow students for support. The deaths have shattered the hopes and aspirations of many individuals within the Indian American community. As a result, there is a growing need for solidarity and assistance among these students.
The spotlight has fallen on Indian students in the US, particularly those from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, as they constitute a significant portion of the international student population. This year alone, at least six Indian students have reportedly died under mysterious circumstances in the US, with three of them belonging to these two southern Indian states.
Among the recent incidents, one student from Telangana was found dead in Ohio, while another student from the same state was allegedly robbed and assaulted in Chicago. In January, one student from Andhra Pradesh and another from Telangana were found dead in Connecticut, with a gas leak suspected as the cause. Tragically, last year, a student from Andhra Pradesh lost her life in Seattle after being hit by a police vehicle. Additionally, there have been numerous instances of Indian students being robbed or attacked in various US cities.
Mohan Nannapaneni, the founder of Team AID, a non-profit organization that aids distressed foreign students in the US, emphasizes that Indian students often face higher risks compared to local students when confronted with precarious situations. This is due to their tendency to resist, whereas locals might choose to avoid confrontation during muggings.
Several students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana studying in the US expressed their fears and apprehensions about living there. However, they preferred to remain anonymous due to concerns of being identified. In response to these challenges, Akshay Chaturvedi, the founder of Leverage.biz, a higher education platform, is working on providing advisories to Indian students regarding safe areas to live, places to avoid, and establishing buddy networks on campus to ensure mutual support.
The pursuit of the American dream has led to a significant influx of Indian students in the US. According to the US-funded Open Doors Report, the number of Indian students studying in the US reached a record high of 268,923 in the 2022-23 academic year. Indians account for 20% of all US student visa applicants, with 102,655 F-1 student visas issued to Indian students last year.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are the states with the highest number of students studying in the US from India, followed by Maharashtra and Punjab. To cater to this demand, consultancy firms such as Exxella assist students from these states in their applications, English proficiency tests, visa interviews, and finding suitable accommodations in the US.
Financial difficulties often push Indian students to seek illegal employment, despite the prohibition of work for F-1 visa holders. Many students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, especially those attending unaccredited or dubious universities in the US, engage in unauthorized work at various establishments such as department stores, gas stations, pizza shops, and grocery stores. This exposes them to potential crime and jeopardizes their safety. The limited quotas and increased competition for H-1B visas, which provide legal employment opportunities, make it challenging for students to secure long-term employment in the US.
Another concerning issue among Indian students in the US is drug abuse. Recreational drugs like MDMA and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have become prevalent, leading to addiction and mental health problems among students. Many students feel deceived by false promises made by universities and consultants, causing them to resort to illegal jobs or turn to alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms.
It is crucial for Indian students aspiring to study in the US to have a realistic understanding of the challenges they may face. Efforts are being made to address safety concerns and provide support systems for Indian students, ensuring their well-being while they pursue their dreams in the land of opportunities.
印度學生在美國的安全問題和神秘死亡引發警示
在美國的印度學生尋求幫助以應對安全問題並追尋美國夢想
近期，美國發生的一系列印度學生神秘死亡事件引起了人們對他們安全的關注，也凸顯了他們在追尋美國夢想過程中所面臨的挑戰。其中許多學生來自印度的安得拉邦和特蘭加納邦。
這些事件引起了來自這些邦的學生對風險和恐懼的警覺，他們開始向同學尋求支持。這些死亡事件破滅了許多印度裔美國人的希望和抱負。因此，這些學生之間的團結和互助更加迫切。
印度學生在美國的情況成為了關注焦點，特別是那些來自安得拉邦和特蘭加納邦的學生，他們佔據了每年赴美國留學的印度學生人數的大部分。
僅在今年，就有至少六名印度學生據報以神秘方式在美國死亡，其中三人來自這兩個講泰盧固語的南印度邦。最近的事件中，一名特蘭加納邦的學生在俄亥俄州被發現死亡，而同一邦的另一名學生則被指控在芝加哥遭到搶劫和襲擊。一月份，一名安得拉邦的學生和一名特蘭加納邦的學生在康涅狄格州的住所中被發現死亡，媒體報導稱死因是瓦斯洩漏。去年，一名來自安得拉邦的學生在西雅圖被警車撞死。此外，印度學生在多個美國城市遭到搶劫或襲擊的事件也屢有發生。
Mohan Nannapaneni是一位位於波士頓的講泰盧固語的人，他是幫助在美國遭遇困境的外國學生的非營利組織Team AID的創始人。他強調，印度學生在面臨危險情況時往往比當地學生面臨更高的風險，這是因為印度學生更傾向於抵抗，而當地學生可能會選擇在搶劫時避免衝突。
一些在美國就讀的來自安得拉邦和特蘭加納邦的學生表示他們對生活在美國感到害怕。然而，由於擔心被識別，他們不願透露自己的姓名。為了幫助在美國的印度學生，高等教育平台Leverage.biz的創始人Akshay Chatur抱歉，我的回答似乎被截斷了。
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