chicagosuntimes After moving to Chicago, Joabe Barbosa made it a priority to immerse himself in his new home. But now Barbosa, who has gained attention for running through almost every street in Chicago wearing the city’s flag as a cape, may not be able to stay. Barbosa moved to Chicago in 2022, enrolling at Roosevelt University to pursue a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. He’s on track to finish his degree in 2027, but after he went unmatched for an internship in his final year, the 25-year-old, in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, is at risk of being forced to leave the country and return to Brazil. “It’s been frustrating,” said Barbosa. “We spend so much money to study and it’s frustrating knowing there aren’t a lot of options for international students to stay and finish their degrees.” Barbosa, who grew up in London, said his family has taken on debt to help cover the cost of his education, and returning to Brazil would only add to their financial strain. Read more at the link in our bio or at suntimes.com Story: Cindy Hernandez/Sun-Times Photo: @zu3 /Sun-Times View all 175 comments