Being a foreign student in the age of Trump
byJaneth Sanchez
Zainab Hussain, originally from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is 22 years old and came to the United States on an F-1 Visa to study at San Jose State University and ended up double majoring in Psychology and Behavioral Science. She also earned a Minor in business studies. She’s currently on her OPT (Optima Practical Training) and works as a contractor for a pharmaceutical company. Her goal is to be able to go to grad school and to be as educated as she can. This interview took place in 2020 during the Trump administration’s various attacks on immigrants, including international students.