USC vs. States for an European

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<p>I am an international student from Germany who are currently attending Santa Monica college. This spring semester will be my third and I have since I got here always had in mind to transfer to USC and earn a BA in economics. I wanna make a transfer this fall already as a sophomore, owever, before I got here my goal was to land a job in Cali after graduation but I have gradually been changing my plans. Instead, I've been thinking of moving back to Europe and earn my master in London, Imperial, King's College, London school of economics, etc. </p>

<p>However, due to the high term fees at USC I've been doubting if it will be worth the money. I am considering to apply to USC this fall with 45 units as a sophomore, or take additonal 15 units at SMC and apply to State Universities that are offering spring admisions, SFSU, Fullerton, etc. What are your considerations? USC have an incredible reputation and offers a widely network. However, as I am moving back to Europe, my question is if it will still be worth the money? Or should I rather save those money and go to a state uni, keep up the GPA and then invest in one of the better grad schools in London? I got quite a dilemma and have no idea what would be the best decision. What's your advice?</p>

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<p>I’d save the money and focus on getting the grades for grad school. The US reputation of USC isn’t as quite as high overseas- certainly not with employers to justify the extra cost. </p>

<p>Completing a degree in a foreign country in a second language AND getting good grades makes you stand out to the grad schools. Use the money you’ve saved to get into LSE etc.</p>

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<p>Go to a state u. and save your money for grad. school.</p>

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<p>I will suggest you got to Europe and do a master degree in the UK which the quality and standard of education is good. you can check this website I have used it in past. it was very helpful in my search for both UK and US universities as an international student, i think the have all or most UK universities and you can compare fees as well </p>

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