Pastaguy

Hello, I have been exploring the idea of doing a PhD in Clinical Psychology (or analogous field) in Italy. I am bilingual Italian-English and I'm currently finishing an application for Italian citizenship through my parentage. I'm working on an MA in the US in General Psychology as a stand-alone degree. However, I'm wondering if doing a PhD in Italy or elsewhere in the EU is really a good idea. I have my eyes set on doing clinical work, not so much research, though I see research as kind of a step to get where I need to go, and important if it can lead to better practices with future patients. I have a focus on studying schizophrenia, though my BA thesis was nothing of that nature, my MA thesis most likely will be. Would you say a PhD abroad is a good idea? If the Italian economy revives itself, I may even stay there. Has anybody ever tried this? I see Germany come up a lot as a destination. Regards, Pastaguy