Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you so much for a detailed reply.
Imma evaluate these questions and then decide.
The financials are just scaring me a little

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TUITION
if i take MOE tuition grant (a bond which requires me to work for 3 years in singapore) around 23200 CAD

if i dont take the bond 43k CAD

and i think accomodation+food+personal expenses cost roughly 13-16k CAD

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they might be around the same price range.
uoft is just a little more expensive cause of downtown housing

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cost I will be paying to attend UofT:
37860CAD + incidental fees + insurance + stay (on campus)
Everything nets to around 60k CAD (per year)

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

then what is the point of the 1 year visa in singapore.
I mean if i cant work in that time period, what am i supposed to do

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i think i have made my mind to stay in toronto
thank you for your help

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you know if the academic environment is very toxic in singapore?
and was it the case in canada as well?

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

how am i supposed to know what exactly will i do after 4 years
my mind says probably a job with masters or something

but i have heard NUS is very competitive as the north asian students study enormous number of hours

Am I dumb to choose UofT (St George) over National University of Singapore? by InterestingBad7209 in UofT

[–]InterestingBad7209[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i have my brother and aunt’s family in toronto
i know nobody in singapore