<p>I was just curious whether US Citizens receive any benefits if they were to study as an international student in the UK. I know that you don't need a Visa to visit if you are from the US, etc. Just curious if there are any other advantages I don't know of....</p>
<p>Free comprehensive health care.</p>
<p>Hey I'm currently at Edinburgh... Granted I'm applying to transfer, but here it goes.</p>
<p>Pro's
-Live in the UK
-Much more independent, you'll most likely be self-catered/living in a flat by second year if not first
-No 'core requirements' as in English, math, science, history, etc.
-Much more specialized degree
-It's a 3 year degree if you go to England
-It's cheaper
-Incredibly expensive I wouldn't trade for anything.
-Travel Europe cheap</p>
<p>Con's
-Curriculum is so narrow you can't do pre-professional programs. Why I'm applying to transfer back to the US
-If you try to transfer back, the narrow curriculum will hurt you in admissions.
-Not much contact time with professors, most of the classes are HUGE for science. Much more so than my friend's back home.
-60 or 70% of your mark is based on your exams, you have to get a 40% to pass. So no grade inflation.
-Here there's really no feeling of a campus. It's like you're living on your own... None of the typical college experiences like dorms, sports games, campus, dining hall. I truly miss that.</p>
<p>Also, you need a visa. I had a huge problem getting mine, I think I got it two or three days before my flight left.</p>
<p>the pound is crashing and burning... so exchange rate is good
plus even as an international student your not paying as much as Ivy League Schools</p>