chem216

Thanks! I'm from India so I'm depending on what I've heard about the two places from other students and people who have been to both places. Good to know Davis isn't that boring Yes Dr. Lebrilla's is one of the groups I'm interested in. Analytical research faculty looks pretty good. I've heard it the other way round too..... More job opportunities in the US, etc

Hello all, I am an Indian student and have got PhD offers from UC Davis and University of British Columbia in analytical chemistry, and I'm having difficulty deciding between the two. Any help will be highly appreciated. The scholarship amount is almost the same (2000$ per month) - Davis offers slightly more. I am interested in a couple of groups both at Davis and BC but I've been told (only by a few people) that life in Davis is boring and 5 years will be better spent in Vancouver. (I have lived in Canada few months earlier and don't mind the winter so that's not a problem for me). Ranking - UC Davis does better in rankings for chemistry but I don't know how reliable they are. Future - I've also been told job prospects are better in Canada than in the US (again just by one or two people). I want to hear your opinions and/or advice from people who have been in similar situations. Thanks a lot!