Non-US or UK/EU citizen, best place to do grad studies for employment after?

[vavalooey]

I got into Columbia and King's College. The reason I'm going to grad school is really for the employment prospects afterwards. As a non-US and non-UK/EU citizen, I'm curious how this will affect my chances of finding a job in the "host" country or if theyd be very strict and I'd have to go back home immediately. I did my undergrad in the US and experience taught me OPT SUCKS! employers were so hesitant to hear I only had a 1 year work permit and i ended up not finding a job.

 

would love to hear thoughts. Both Columbia and Kings are good heavyweight brand names (i like to think at least) hopefully they provide decent leverage for employment. Although I'm scared Columbia would be just paying for a brand name and not really getting much out of the program. but that's for a different thread...

[hj2012]

I'm not sure about how things work in the UK or EU nations, but I'd be very, very, very hesitant to enthusiastically recommend a student to invest in a non-STEM program in the U.S. for the primary purpose of getting a job in the States. If the degree would still be worth it even if you don't end up landing a job in the States, then go for it. If not, tread with caution. I would ask both schools for placement data for international students or ask to speak to recent international student alumni to get a better sense of your chances.