US or Canadian schools?

[Ying~]

Hello everyone~

I have applied for the 2011 Fall master program in economics, and now I am choosing from the schools below:

Canadian school: UBC

US schools: Boston University, Tufts University

I know the Department of Economics at UBC has a good international reputation, which is very appealing since I plan to apply for PhD programs after I get the MA degree. However, I cannot persuade myself to give up US schools and go to Canada (no offense), and one of my friends who is attending schools at Boston strongly encourages me to live and study there.

As April 15th is approaching, I feel quite helpless about making the final decision. I really need your advice. Thank you^^

[PrettyVacant]

Hello everyone~

I have applied for the 2011 Fall master program in economics, and now I am choosing from the schools below:

Canadian school: UBC

US schools: Boston University, Tufts University

I know the Department of Economics at UBC has a good international reputation, which is very appealing since I plan to apply for PhD programs after I get the MA degree. However, I cannot persuade myself to give up US schools and go to Canada (no offense), and one of my friends who is attending schools at Boston strongly encourages me to live and study there.

As April 15th is approaching, I feel quite helpless about making the final decision. I really need your advice. Thank you^^

Go to Boston U. It's quite clear you don't want to go to Canada, and you didn't mention anything about Tufts. Having a close friend living near you makes a big difference, so I'd say go to Boston. Good luck.

Edited April 8, 2011 by PrettyVacant

[CSC]

UBC is a great school. BC is the nicest part of Canada IMHO and very different than the east. As far as cities go, Id take Vancouver over Boston any day. But it really depends on your personal preferences. Just give them all a fair look before making your decision.

[Beardedman]

I agree with CSC's comments. BC is awesome and UBC is a very respectable university. Having said that, if you'd feel more comfortable with Boston U, go there. I'm not in economics, but I doubt it would count against you in the long run.

[Ying~]

Thanks very much for your advice~

Would anyone vote for Tufts?

Actually I prefer Tufts to Boston U, because it offers funding and it's a small program. I just can't decide between UBC and Tufts.