Hey guys,
I will be traveling for the holidays so will not be able to post anything until 2nd week of Jan. Have a happy new year!!
Anshul
Canada or USA
Hi All,
I am back to USA from my exchange at McGill university in Montreal. Three months just flew by and it was a great experience. Here is my comparison of the two countries:
1. USA has a lot more opportunities even in this time of recession. However, if you are not interested in consulting and finance, your opportunities are limited. Plus, lot of companies are not willing to hire internationals.
2. I thought that UNC was a much better school than McGill when it came to commitment of students and quality of professors. However, I found that McGill's culture was very warm and the program staff was more helpful than UNC's especially for international students.
3. If you plan to immigrate, then Canada is the way to go. Life in Canada is the same as it is in the US and immigration is a lot easier. USA has pretty much closed it doors for Indians and Chinese, unless you dont mind waiting 5+ years for your green card. However, if your plan is to work in the US for 3-4 years and then go back home then USA is a better choice than Canada because it has more to offer.
4. I felt that Canada is more accepting of immigrants. There is more diversity in Montreal and Toronto. I felt more welcomed in Canada. I always heard people say that Canada is more accepting but I never thought it was going to be true. I was a big pro-USA guy, when I have give this one to Canada.
5. Canada is cold!!! so if you dont like the winter, better stay south.
I think thats pretty much it, if you have more questions please ask and i'll do my best to answer them :)
I am back to USA from my exchange at McGill university in Montreal. Three months just flew by and it was a great experience. Here is my comparison of the two countries:
1. USA has a lot more opportunities even in this time of recession. However, if you are not interested in consulting and finance, your opportunities are limited. Plus, lot of companies are not willing to hire internationals.
2. I thought that UNC was a much better school than McGill when it came to commitment of students and quality of professors. However, I found that McGill's culture was very warm and the program staff was more helpful than UNC's especially for international students.
3. If you plan to immigrate, then Canada is the way to go. Life in Canada is the same as it is in the US and immigration is a lot easier. USA has pretty much closed it doors for Indians and Chinese, unless you dont mind waiting 5+ years for your green card. However, if your plan is to work in the US for 3-4 years and then go back home then USA is a better choice than Canada because it has more to offer.
4. I felt that Canada is more accepting of immigrants. There is more diversity in Montreal and Toronto. I felt more welcomed in Canada. I always heard people say that Canada is more accepting but I never thought it was going to be true. I was a big pro-USA guy, when I have give this one to Canada.
5. Canada is cold!!! so if you dont like the winter, better stay south.
I think thats pretty much it, if you have more questions please ask and i'll do my best to answer them :)
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