Oxford or Yale?

[theapplicant]

I'm hesitating and not sure which to choose.

PhD at Yale in biological sciences

or

DPhil at Oxford in biology?

Both are funded the same (~31k stipend), both have great advisers, but I think (as an American) being overseas would be an incredible experience..

[WorldMan]

Definitely go with Yale if your goal is PhD in biological sciences. Labs are the same, and you will spend a lot of time there. Besides, life of a grad student is stressful enough, and you would not want to add to stress by living in unfamiliar surroundings.

For all other experiences, just travel to Europe.