<p>OK. There are a lot of us on that forum who, obviously, want to study abroad, not necessairly in the United States. I, personally, would pick the US over any other country for reasons that go without saying, but colleges can be a little pricy.</p>
<p>Let's imagine I'd go for any college in the world expect in the US meeting different criteria, such as, in that order:</p>
<ul>
<li>English, Spanish or French-speaking campus.</li>
<li>Int'l reputation/challenging curriculum (considering myself as a B+ student, will be an A with no trouble if I actually start studying)</li>
<li>European credits easily transferable.</li>
<li>Relatively low fees, or scholarships available.</li>
<li>As far from Europe as possible.</li>
<li>Big or very big urban environment.</li>
<li>Large international community.</li>
<li>Safe environment (I just don't want to be kidnapped because I'm European and believed to be worth money)</li>
</ul>
<p>I can't think of any college meeting all the requirements I have, but at least I have a fairly large list of cities/countries I wouldn't mind studying in.</p>
<p>In order of preference for each continent, again.
North America: Toronto, Montreal, Mexico.
South America: Buenos Aires, Colombia.
Asia: Tokyo, Hong Kong.
Oceania: Sydney, Auckland, Australia in general.
Europe: UK, Czech Republic.</p>
<p>If you guys have heard of good colleges meeting the criteria in any of the areas listed above, please let me know. Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>Sorry. Low fees would be less than $10,000 all included, and I'm an economics major, unfortunately. No way I can switch that. Also, I forgot to mention that my favorite place to go would be Sweden or Northern Europe cough<em>for girls</em>cough</p>
<p>Well if you're interested in girls, the place to go is eastern europe. (bosnia, estonia, latvia mainly) But this contradicts your requirement of "As far from Europe as possible." What country are you from? If you are from western europe, you'll find eastern europe to be refreshingly different from what you are used to.</p>
<p>Are you talking about a semester abroad or doing an entire degree program abroad?</p>
<p>I'm not sure why you picked mexico city, since it's famous for pollution and the many "slum" towns (just saw a documentary on the abysmal conditions people there have to go through)</p>
<p>If you are a real cosmopolitan person, I'd recommend a few places in China (I know they are still Commies, but oh well, things change). Shanghai is probably your best bet for the futuristic 22nd century metropolitan. It has a very large foreign population, and the place seems to be partly "insular" from the influence from the rest of China (it's feels like being in a "city state"). By the way, Shanghai is also going to be the host city for the 2010 World EXPO, which will bring a ton of new opportunities and changes to the already booming economy. If you'd like a more ancient taste, go to Beijing (2008 olympics). The city is ancient, and also boasts two of Asians best universities. Don't worry, you won't get robbed, abducted, or raped since living standards are pretty high in both beijing and shanghai. </p>
<p>No, I'm not from China. I am Canadian, but last summer we went to China, and felt that the place was fascinating (certainly doesn't fit under the "third world" country type)</p>
<p>I'm French, and by Europe I meant Western Europe. Girls are indeed a very decisive fact lol. I thought about Prague, and I'd like to do 3 years in France (including one year abroad already with Erasmus--the European exchange program), get my 180 European credits, and go somewhere else, to get my 240 credits and be eligible for grad school in the US.</p>