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Originally posted by Eppyboy:
the cynicism wants me to say that, sure you can get a degree in another country like England, but if you are doing it to avoid the steep costs of school in America is fine, but I feel like companies will be very curious as to why you got your degree in the UK as opposed to a solid university in America...with that said, I'm sure its fine, but the way that the pound is going, living costs might end up equaling getting a MA in Creative writing from a city or state university in which you reside...

Also some businesses won't accept MA's from other countries so I'd be on the look out for that...Now granted this is for creative writing, probably for personal use more than working for a company, just my own fyi

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Originally posted by MercutioMike:

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Originally posted by Eppyboy:
the cynicism wants me to say that, sure you can get a degree in another country like England, but if you are doing it to avoid the steep costs of school in America is fine, but I feel like companies will be very curious as to why you got your degree in the UK as opposed to a solid university in America...with that said, I'm sure its fine, but the way that the pound is going, living costs might end up equaling getting a MA in Creative writing from a city or state university in which you reside...

Also some businesses won't accept MA's from other countries so I'd be on the look out for that...Now granted this is for creative writing, probably for personal use more than working for a company, just my own fyi

I have been living in London for the last three months while I earn my MA in Creative Writing. Going to grad school here is the best decision I have ever made. No one gets a MA in Creative Writing because someone is going to hire you to write a book - that just won't happen, but getting any masters in London just looks great on a resume period. I've worked for Apple and 20th Century Fox in the past and all other things being egual we tended to pick people who had some worldy experience.

The experiences I have had and the contacts I have met are worth ten times what I will pay. I have not only met many world-renowned authors, I have met leaders in international business too. It all just depends on how much you make of your experience here.

As for the cost of living - London is the 2nd most expensive city on the planet and the GBP/US exchange rate sucks for Americans, but still, it is worth it.

Now this will vary with everyone, but I have actually saved money moving to London (I used to live in Chicago). I bike everywhere and own no car anymore. That saves me $400 a month right there. I no longer eat out, I cook all my food at home and am in better shape than I ever have been. I can buy 7 days worth of food for about £35 (or $70) a week. I have a part time job where I work 10 hours a week and make about £100 which is more than enough for food and entertainment. I don't need to pay health insurance because I am covered under the NHS.

If anyone is thinking of making the move to London for grad school, DO IT! I mean, just look at me! I'm the guy who started this topic almost two years ago and now here I am doing fine.