#Trinity College CT or NYU Abu Dhabi?

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feral rover
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(Muslim international student here)

SO FAR I got accepted into Trinity college (the one in Hartford, Connecticut) and NYU Abu Dhabi. I applied as an engineering major, I am really into computer engineering, wearable technology and robotics. My dream would be to work in these fields in the US or Canada
Also, I got a great 95% scholarship for trinity and a good scholarship for NYUAD but that is still slightly over my budget (still have to pay 13000$ even though my parents said they could handle it)
They’re both liberal arts colleges with a very open curriculum which I like

Pros for trinity:

  • In the US
  • Hartford is a great place for wearable technology according to what I’ve heard, I could potentially get a good internship
  • very good scholarship
  • Halal food in dining hall
  • robust study abroad programs

Cons for trinity:

  • Hartford isn’t rlly safe, which is scary as a girl that will live alone in a new country
  • Not as a good of a reputation as NYU
  • heard some bad things about the students being snobby and pretentious, not sure if it’s true since everyone I’ve met so far seems kind and nice

Pros for NYUAD:

  • Muslim country (which my parents prefer) where I would feel safer
  • Great housing and halal food available everywhere
  • great study abroad options

Cons:

  • The UAE isn’t rlly a study destination, I’d prefer Northern Europe or America for the technological advancements
  • my parents have to pay while they also support my sister who’s in already in college
  • not much internship opportunities

This isn’t rlly everything but it’s what came to mind rn
Thanks for reading !

stone solar
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Ramadan Mubarak!! you have more pros listed for trinity, however, i totally understand your concern about Abu Dhabi being safer. my best advice for you is if trinity is your top choice, try and get involved in the Muslim community there, and join groups like the Muslim Student Union. I would personally choose trinity just for the opportunities but nyuad is also a really great school. you cant go wrong with either school!

feral rover
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Thanks for the insight!

cold atlas
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I would say Trinity, but make sure you get involved w the local Msa and wider Muslim community in that area and you'll find that things get easier. May Allah ﷻ make your decision easy for you and give you that which is best for you.

keen fiber
feral rover
feral rover
feral rover
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Yo guys
Thank u for the insight

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I think I’ll go with Nyu Abu Dhabi

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