Maybe, but there's also opportunity cost. That's one seat that someone isn't taking, teacher time that isn't going to someone else.
> contribute to the German economy by living there
Yes, but they cost the German economy by being there too. Have you done the math on the tradeoff?
> they'll keep a fond memory for Germany and I'm sure that will somehow have a positive impact
How? I have a fond memory for Germany after being a tourist there. Didn't need to cost the state tens of thousands in tuition dollars to do it.
See the example of French-educated people/elite in Africa.
I think if German citizens don't like this they could just push their politicians to make the appropriate changes.
There is no need to point the finger to these foreign students: just talk to your politicians.
Maybe, but there's also opportunity cost. That's one seat that someone isn't taking, teacher time that isn't going to someone else.
> contribute to the German economy by living there
Yes, but they cost the German economy by being there too. Have you done the math on the tradeoff?
> they'll keep a fond memory for Germany and I'm sure that will somehow have a positive impact
How? I have a fond memory for Germany after being a tourist there. Didn't need to cost the state tens of thousands in tuition dollars to do it.