international students

International students are individuals who pursue educational opportunities in a country other than their own. Recent news highlights several critical issues affecting them. In Hong Kong, despite maintaining a high ranking as a study destination, international students are deterred by the city's high living costs and the steepest tuition fees in East Asia, compounded by limited diversity and a shortage of student accommodation. Furthermore, a concerning trend reported in Victoria, Australia, involves international students being targeted for extortion. Some are threatened with being 'outed' about their sexuality to their families back home, creating significant fear and distress. These developments underscore the ongoing challenges international students face, from financial and logistical barriers to serious safety and personal security risks, making their experiences complex and often precarious.