I am an International student who was to enroll in grad school in the US in fall 2020, but my school just announced plans for the fall semester and all classes will be taught online. The school has encouraged all new International students to defer to either Spring or Fall 2021. However, I am torn between the two. I am leaning towards Spring 2021, but my worry is that, the pandemic may not be fully under control by then and travel restrictions and social distancing could still be in place. I am also hesitant to choose Fall 2021, because it is such a long wait (13 months away).
Anyone with thoughts on this? Or anyone going through the same?