Would I be stupid for turning down the chance to do my year abroad at Notre Dame compared to northea

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@fallenchemist

Personally I would forget prestige. What does that matter since it is only a year abroad? Temple seems like the best choice to me. You are already in Philly, a big plus for studying history, and excellent access to Boston and DC as you mention, and NYC for both history and fun (not that Boston and DC don’t have a lot of fun things to do also, as does Philly). Philadelphia just seems like the ideal hub for what you want, and is a good school.

I strongly agree with all of this.

Rutgers, Goucher, and GMU also have fairly convenient locations, as noted above. In addition to its location near NYC, Rutgers has a strong history program and, as a Colonial College, has a long history itself.

@RngRvr

I am an American history student in England and currently in the process of choosing which university I want to study abroad at for my year abroad.

After googling your options, I’m guessing you’re at East Anglia. Glancing over their list of options, Georgetown sticks out as a good school in a great location. It would be far and away the best choice if it’s an option.

There are some other universities on the list that combine stronger history programs than any of those above, including ND, with the classic American “college experience” – UNC in particular, but also Minnesota and the UCs. I’d take any of those over Notre Dame hands down, but YMMV.

https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/study-abroad/outgoing/study/north-america/united-states