How is university life in the states?
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The US has great campuses from one end of the country to the other.  There are wide fields of studies offered with clubs, intramural activities, social groups and all types of sports.  Needless to say our campus life is busy!   Nothing matches a packed house at one of our college basketball games with the band playing and the support of the student body and alumni dressed in the school colors chanting their team on to victory!!!
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Usually universities in America or UK are really good.
1067334
It depends on what you value. If you are looking for diversity and opportunity then the US-although not in the South or the ghetto :D. But the US is also morally decaying so I'd stay away. Go to Norway or Switzerland or England, they all have very forward-thinking leadership but also high taxes. And also the US has too many stupid people who debate things like evolution, abortion, and gay-marriage-which should all be allowed and stated as fact. In the US because still debate these issues which is ridiculous. Im from NJ so its not like Im hating :D
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Well having visited the states for a year all I can say is that it is small. Or quaint as you yanks like to put it!\nThats the first thing you'll notice.\nEngland is a really groovy country despite the grumbles you have had in answer to your question. It is very safe.\nLife here is very similar to the states, apart of course from the health system. Our health system is very fair in this country. It does not discriminate between rich and poor. Anyone can get treated by a doctor or hospital. People moan about it but they haven't experienced healthcare in other countries. I watched a programme on tv last night about Iranian people having to sell their kidneys to get money to pay their debts. Bloody awful, poor sods.\nI have lived in England most of my life and have two kids. I wouldn't consider living anywhere else in the world. It is marvellous.\nThe countryside is stunning. The weather is relatively mild and temperate. The people are friendly and warm. The food choice is fantastic. We have a fair democratic system. Our police force and citizens are not allowed to carry guns or weapons. It is  multi-cultural.\nThe worst thing about England is that the media have too much influence and try to make people paranoid all the time. But you can take them or leave them, as you wish.\nAll in all, I think we are blessed to have been born in this country and that we are very lucky to live here.\nHope I have answered some of your questions. Good luck.
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I love it.  But I go there.\n\nLots of different people, (different then what I'm used to), college town atmosphere, lots of events, lots of spirit, a "best buy", great people, helpful professors, and much more.\n\nI'd be happy to tell you more about it.
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What are you planning to study there? Its good fun ;-)
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I think it all depends on what part of the US you are wanting to work in. There are some places where you will thrive with the degree and other places you will flounder.
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Hello,\n\n    I presume that you mean the University of Alberta, which is in Edmonton. I also presume that you are writing from the US.\n\n    School here is much less expensive than a comparable school in the US. So are living costs for a student, with the one exception of car insurance which is very high.\n\n    Canadian students here are very hard working and I think school here is a little harder than a comparable school in the US.\n\n    Edmonton is a city of about a million, which is a nice size. A subway connects the University with "downtown".\n\n    It is cold here half the year. But, I've never heard anyone associtted with the U of A NOT brag about it. I've never seen that anywhere else, at a company or a school.\n\n    I hope that helps.
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The most difficult thing about attending school in the USA is the peer pressure to do other things besides the actual schoolwork.  If you can overcome that, the schools are excellent and you should have no trouble getting a degree.  If you'd rather go out with your friends and drink, versus study for that exam, then your grades will likely reflect that choice.
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Depends on what area you are looking at. Different universities have different strengths.
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Many of my friends study in UK.\nThey knew nothing, when they went there.\nBut now, they are excellent in English.\nSo go there without hesitation, people of UK are very polite!
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1. Boston. There are so very many students there, the town is hopping, and the public transit system is outstanding. You can get anywhere from anywhere on the T. And the town is eminently walkable. Boston has the largest number of university students anywhere in the US. Being a student there is really something. \n\n2. New York City. Their subway system is extensive, the city is the hub of the world, and there are lots of universities to chose from.\n\n3. Chicago. The EL goes most everywhere, there are lots of universities, and it's a funky bad-a** town in which to be a student. \n\nGainesville, Florida is another that someone mentioned. That's not as good re: transit. There are lots of busses, but not all the bus lines go everywhere, and the town is so huge that things really aren't walkable. Still, if you live near the University, then the bus system in that area of town is extensive. Lots of students. Nice night life. \n\nI'd suggest looking at UMass Amherst, Smith, Mt. Holyoke, or Hampshire College. These five colleges are in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. There are free busses connecting the schools, the towns are really walkable, there's a heck of a student scene, and a really funky night life. A wonderful place to go to school.
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I'm working on my second PhD right now and really enjoy it.  Depending on what kind of PhD you want, there a quite a few online options now.\n\nBut overall, grad school in the states is like no where else on the planet.  We can't build a car, make our own Wal-Mart merchandise or answer our own Customer Service calls – but man can we ever give you a proper education!\n\nWhere are you planning on going?  What are you planning on working for?  Why the states?
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In the wider world, universities in the UK and in the US have absolutely the best general reputations. Many foreign students, for example, attend universities in the UK or US so that they have that sort of highly respected credential on their resume. \n\n(Shh...In fact, a friend of mine told me that, in her country, it doesn't matter WHAT university in the US you attended, so long as it was in the USA. She said that having that USA credential on your resume was a really big deal, and would open a lot of doors. That's not true of every country, but it was of hers.)\n\nBecause your daughters have US and EU passports, they will be able to work while they are studying, if they want to. This will help if they want to do an internship or a co-op while they are at university. \n\nWhat another poster said is true - in the UK, the programs are more perscribed, while in the US, you have a lot more freedom to mix-and-match classes. In the UK, undergraduate degree programs are usually three years long, while in the US, they take four years, usually because in the US you need to take classes above and beyond your "major" subject that students in the UK don't need to take. \n\nThere are some fine universities both in Europe and in the US. I think what the other poster said is right - your daughters should look in both places and find the university that best fits them - academically, socially, etc. - and then go there.
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I think you should come (stay in) America. There are so many great things you can do. America has educated and produced some of the worlds best thinkers. We have great extra curricular activities and hard-working proffesers and scholars who work all year around to make sure that the next genneration has what it needs to make a difference.
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HI there I'm a fellow sydneysider. Sydney UNiversity (USYD) is by far the most prestigious reputable University in the country. Its located right in the city and has a great repuation. After that The University Of New South Wales (UNSW) would be equal and The UNiverity of Technology, Sydney (UTS). Otherwise if you didnt want to be in the city try the UNiveristy Of Wollongong, UNiveristy of Western Sydney and My fave  Macquarie University. If you don't like any of these theres always my uni University of newcastle which is about 2 hours north of sydney at ourimbah. All the best
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It amazes me that NC has one of the best university systems in the US, but its public schools rank so low.\n\nChapel Hill is about the only district in the state known for having a decent school system.  There are always private schools.