Overview

• Elisabeth finished her first year of a Public Policy master’s at Harvard Kennedy School and opted to spend summer in Belgium amid legal uncertainties
• The Trump administration’s new restrictions on international student visas have cast doubt on the enrolment of thousands of scholars, including the Belgian heir
• A preliminary injunction from a Massachusetts judge has paused Harvard’s planned visa overhaul, temporarily preserving current international fellows’ status
• The Belgian Royal Palace has launched a review, led by spokeswoman Lore Vandoorne, to assess how the US policy shift will affect Elisabeth’s continued studies
• During her break, Elisabeth is gaining experience through a full-time Brussels internship focused on human rights and international relations