<p>I have to choose very fast between three universities. I have been thinking a lot of a lot and I can't make a choice between :</p>
<p>1) SUNY-ESF : I am majoring in environmental science and it's pretty appropriate. It is a good or at least a decent school and I like its way of learning on the field</p>
<p>2) BU : I wanted it and now that I am admitted, I realize that as an international student I can't get financial aid and will have to look for grants and work twice harder. Which is ok, but is the difference of level with a school like ESF and the variety of courses I could take worth it ?</p>
<p>3) University of Auckland in NZ, which is not as good as bu but has better rankings in science... and the environment is nice</p>
<p>I think I can afford BU, but I may run out of money for a Master if I need to do one. What do you think ? Let's say that my target job would be, out of the blue, an United Nations officer/volunteer.</p>
<p>You are an international applicant. You need to think about the total cost of your education, and where exactly that money will come from. If your family can’t afford BU, drop it. The rules in the US about work for international students are very strict. You will not be able to make a significant amount of money here while you are studying. There also are work restrictions after graduation, so you cannot expect to get a job here. Check out the rules about employment in NZ. It may be much easier to make U of Auckland affordable for you, and you might have better opportunities immediately after graduation.</p>
<p>I do agree ! Sorry maybe that my answer sounded ironical, that was not on purpose, I really got it. I didn’t know about the postgraduation work restrictions though. Thanks again</p>