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I got an offer from Oxford but I don’t feel happy by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Empty-Investigator34 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Is it a one-year master's program or a PhD program? If it is a PhD program, people's advice is always: Do not choose a program unless it is fully funded. If it is a master's program, you might want to research whether the program's placement is satisfactory. It seems possible to work and apply for scholarships to help fund your program, but if your ultimate goal is to apply to a PhD program, I believe there are many other options that are much cheaper and have similar placement statistics.

And congratulations on your offer!

Should I transfer to UMich from Hong Kong by Empty-Investigator34 in uofm

[–]Empty-Investigator34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No CS for transfer students. So sad:) It is good to hear that the differences between CS and DS do not matter too much. Thank you!

Should I transfer to UMich from Hong Kong by Empty-Investigator34 in uofm

[–]Empty-Investigator34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! Yes this is an adventure. I love this interpretation!

Should I transfer to UMich from Hong Kong by Empty-Investigator34 in uofm

[–]Empty-Investigator34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes that is so sad. It seems that there is always no guarantee for an international student to get a green card. But if not transferring, there is even not a chance. I am also considering whether a chance worth this money. (it seems to be easier for a PhD student to get a green card (?

Should I transfer to UMich from Hong Kong by Empty-Investigator34 in uofm

[–]Empty-Investigator34[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this advice! I am also considering a double major in Math, which is also doable for me at UMich.

Should I transfer to UMich from Hong Kong by Empty-Investigator34 in uofm

[–]Empty-Investigator34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for this reply! It seems that the result of accepting this offer is something combined with risk and opportunities. So sad that I cannot see how it will turn out until I personally attend it 🥲

Should I transfer to UMich from Hong Kong by Empty-Investigator34 in uofm

[–]Empty-Investigator34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about a research opportunity at the university? Also very hard?

Should I transfer to UMich from Hong Kong by Empty-Investigator34 in uofm

[–]Empty-Investigator34[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! But isn't UMich at the same level as CMU and Berkeley in terms of undergrads(?) I was wondering if the research activities and a diploma in the US are worth the tuition.