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I recommend McGill!! Montreal is an incredible city - it is so interesting, diverse and fun. It is FREEZING, but as long as you invest in a good parka and warm boots, it shouldn't be a determining factor. The city is still amazing in the winter (check out Igloofest) and then it comes alive in the Spring/Summer/Fall. McGill is a beautiful campus (although, like a lot of bureaucratic institutions, has a lot of flaws). I can't speak about NYC but as a current McGill student, I can tell you that it is amazing!

Hi Everyone! I've been accepted to do my Masters in Human Rights at Columbia, UCL and LSE. I am now faced with the extremely difficult decision of where to go. I'm not sure exactly what I want to do after my Masters - advocacy, research or policy are all possibilities. I do want to live in North America in the future, I don't plan on relocating permanently to the UK or elsewhere. Columbia is my top choice (close to family, NYC, prestige, opportunities in the city, etc) but I don't know if it's worth spending over $100,000 for a two year degree, when I can spend around $40,000 (cdn) for a one year degree in the UK. Will I get enough out of a Columbia degree to justify paying such a huge tuition? I'm from Canada and don't have any student debt. I have some financial support from family but would likely have to take out a loan if I cannot get scholarships/financial aid. I'd appreciate any advice that might help inform my decision! Thanks!