Yah Lah But #674: Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots & the Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore
Jun 11, 2025
Over 150 Singaporean students face uncertainty as Harvard's enrollment restrictions loom, leading to local university options. Meanwhile, Singapore and Johor’s Regent are engaged in a land swap deal, raising questions about future development. The hosts inject humor into these serious topics while reflecting on personal experiences like health challenges during parenthood. They engage listeners with witty commentary and a call for social media feedback, blending pressing issues with light-hearted banter.
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Singaporean Harvard Students' Dilemma
- Singaporean students at Harvard face uncertainty due to US visa restrictions implemented by the Trump administration.
- Many are offered spots in local universities as an alternative if they choose to return home.
Misconceptions about Harvard Students
- Criticism labels Harvard students as privileged ignores that many attend on scholarships and merit.
- Labeling the issue as a "rich people problem" oversimplifies the genuine challenges faced by international students.
US Academic Freedom Under Threat
- The US restricting international students reflects a broader anti-foreigner policy under Trump's administration.
- Princeton and Columbia capitulating to government demands signals an erosion of academic freedom in US universities.