Irish students cancelling J1 summers in Trump's America 

In April, Union of Students in Ireland (USI) urged students to be 'cautious and informed' of the potential impact activism could have on their visa status. File picture

Another exhausting exam season will soon come rolling to a close, heralding the start of summer for thousands of college students across the country.

In years past, many would now be preparing to spend a good chunk of their break bussing tables or bartending in US cities like Boston, New York and San Diego on J1 visas. The programme allows students to work and travel in the States for up to four months.