**US Halts Visa Interviews for Foreign Students Amid Expanded Social Media Scrutiny: A New Era of Academic Espionage?**
In a shocking turn of events that has left international students scratching their heads and checking their TikTok likes, the U.S. government has announced a temporary halt to visa interviews for foreign students. The reason? A new policy that requires applicants to submit their social media passwords, favorite memes, and a detailed analysis of their last five Instagram posts.
“Honestly, I was just trying to get a degree in astrophysics, not a degree in social media management,” lamented 22-year-old foreign student, Zorba McFluffernutter, who was hoping to study at MIT. “Now I have to explain why I posted a picture of my cat wearing a sombrero. It’s art, okay?”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defended the move, stating that they need to ensure that foreign students are not secretly agents of chaos. “We can’t have students coming here and posting memes that could destabilize the fabric of our society,” said DHS spokesperson, Chuck “The Meme Machine” McGuffin. “What if they start a TikTok dance challenge that goes viral? We can’t risk that!”
In a bizarre twist, the government has also mandated that students submit a 500-word essay on their favorite viral video. “I’m just trying to get into Harvard, not write a thesis on ‘Charlie Bit My Finger,’” complained 19-year-old international student, Lila “The Influencer” Wang. “What’s next? A background check on my grandma’s Facebook?”
As the world watches in disbelief, students are left to ponder the true meaning of “higher education.” Will they be forced to create a new social media platform dedicated solely to academic achievements? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is reportedly working on a new app called “VisaGram,” where students can post their academic accomplishments and get rated by a panel of judges, including a cat influencer and a retired meme lord.
In the end, one thing is clear: the future of education may just depend on how many likes you can get on your latest cat video.
