Decision making

Decision making

1. I have the opportunity to study medicine at a foreign university

2. OPTION 1

   • Country: Canada
     • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
   • Why?
     • Canadian college and university diplomas are recognized around the world
     • According to QS World University Rankings
       • Three Canadian cities, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, made the list of the top 50 student cities
     • Canada is a country with an excellent standard of living
     • Canada is a bilingual country
   • The pros
     • Excellent opportunity to develop language skills
     • Ample research opportunities
     • Cultural diversity
     • Safe and peaceful
   • The cons
     • Expensive Tuition Fees and Cost of Living
     • Extremely Cold Weather

3. OPTION 2

   • Country: England
     • Oxford University
   • Why?
     • Outstanding global reputation for its teaching, research and contributions to society.
     • Global Influence
     • Exceptional Academic Facilities
     • Building Core Skills
       • Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills
       • Evaluation Skills
       • Research Skills
       • Argument Formation Skills
       • Ability to handle pressure
   • The pros
     • High quality education
     • High standards of teaching
     • Shorter courses
     • The UK is an interesting place to live
     • High rate of employability
   • The cons
     • Cost is very high
     • Need to check degree completed in UK is verified in home country
     • Less social interaction

4. Recommendations

   • Friends
     • They agree with the decision that I choose
   • Family
     • They agree with the decision that I choose

5. Action

   • At the moment I have no intention of studying abroad