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Thanks! I couldn't deny that America is much more inclusive than Switzerland. I suppose that's the reason why the majority of Chinese oversea graduates choose America as their first priority.

If I could work in Europe after master graduation, I would go directly to ETHz. I really love the atmosphere and the pace of living in European countries. Do you think I will get a job in western-central Europe if I don't know any German at all?

Thanks! I also think that Texas a&m has the most promising job opportunities among the institutions I have chosen. Texas is definitely the best place for chemical engineering students. I know no school will guarantee a job for their graduates. But since there were few international students enrolled into that program before, I don't know how much the chance I will get a job as an international student. I haven't expected to work in America if I choose to study in ETH though.

Hi, Kleene, I have already checked the curriculum settings in ETHz and I really love it. At least I could think more deeply during my master study to find my true passion if I choose ETHz. The only thing holding me back is that it is too difficult (or I would use the word "impossible") to find a job after getting a master degree in Switzerland, especially I don't know German at all. As you have said, I am not sure a PhD in Pen State will fit me perfectly. PhD candidates at Pen State will choose their professors to work with in the 2nd semester indeed, but I am not sure that I will be lucky enough to find the exact research I am interested in. And devoting myself to a subfield I don't love for 5+ years would totally be a disaster!! Thanks for your reply

Hi, guys! I am from China and I am gonna pursue my postgraduate study in Chemical Engineering. Although I got a high GPA during my undergraduate study, I haven't do much research work so I don't know if I am into research or which subarea of Chemical Engineering I am fascinated with. I suppose that's the reason why I mainly applied to master programs instead of PhD. I was admitted to Texas a&m and ETH Zurich for master study and Pen State for PhD study. I applied to Texas a&m because it is located near Houston, where there are lots of Chemical Engineering companies surrounded. I might got promising working opportunities after graduation but I am not sure if it is the case because I am a foreign student. The program coordinator also told me they seldom accepted foreign students to study the master program in Chemical Engineering so I found myself quite lucky. ETH Zurich is also one of my dream schools. But I heard that finding a job after master graduation is extremely hard for foreign students in Switzerland. Moreover, I don't know any German at all. However, I've lived in Europe for half a year and I really like European people and their cultures. I also think that European institutions have more international students than American universities. Recently I also got a PhD offer from Pen State University, which really surprised me.They offered me a stipend of $27,033 and full tuition remission. It is very attractive but I don't know if I am really interested in their research areas currently. I do not have financial problems to have a master study as a self-supported student. The main factors to be considered is the job opportunities after master graduation. And if I study at ETH Zurich, is it quite possible for me to be enrolled in a more highly-ranked university than Pen State? I would appreciate for your kind suggestions.