raw pike
hey, i got an offer from both for astrophysics and i’m having a hard time deciding so i would really appreciate any advice.
UofT-St.George
PROS:
- domestic tuition + $3000 scholarship
- better career prospects being in north america
- flexible program
- i got into victoria college which i’ve heard a lot of good things about
CONS: - a lot of people from my highschool is going there
- bad weather
- london > toronto (location wise)
- school culture & reputation: bad mental health, toxic, grade deflation
KCL
PROS:
- it’s in london, a big dream of mine to study there
- 3 years for bachelors +1 year for masters
- adventure & discomfort
- weather: i like the rain
CONS: - international tuition
- questionable career prospects (both ranking & opportunity wise)
OVERALL CONSIDERATIONS
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how much does ranking/being in north america matter for a specialized field like this where i will eventually need grad school?
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there are year abroad experiences @ uoft, but none for physics in london
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is choosing KCL for the sake of london unjustified?
thanks in advance for any advice :) i’m really caught up in my own head.
worthy warren