Do you think about state politics when picking a grad program?

[sarahutch]

Hey y'all! I am a higher education reporter and I am working on a story that I want to hear people's thoughts on. My question is this: would a state's policies or politics influence your decision to apply or attend a specific grad program? Specifically, I'm wondering if the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade might impact certain school's ability to recruit. If you were a prospective student, would you still be interested in a school located in a state where abortion is banned? What do you all think? 

If anyone has thoughts on this, I would love to hear your perspective!

[Boolakanaka]

Two words: you should.

[StringOfSymbols]

I had Austin take me off their list after I got in elsewhere because of their state politics, I would only have accepted an offer in Texas if none of my other applications came through.