1. Which of these is the main reason you want to study overseas?
a) To meet people from all over the world
b) To travel as much as I possibly can
c) To get a job in a major multinational company
d) To learn English in an English-speaking country
2. What would you rather do on a free weekend?
a) Meet friends at a pub for a few drinks and a meal
b) Fly or catch a train to a place I’ve never been before
c) Go to Disneyland
d) Watch a sporting match
3. What is your favourite time of year?
a) Winter – I prefer being cosy indoors
b) Spring – seeing the promise of new life in nature
c) Summer – I love swimming and soaking up the sun
d) Autumn – the change of seasons is beautiful to watch
4. Where would you most like to work when you graduate?
a) Somewhere in the UK
b) Somewhere in Europe
c) Somewhere in the US – or for an American company
d) In my home country
5. What is your favourite food?
a) Indian curry
b) Fish and chips
c) An enormous hamburger and chips
d) I always like to try new things!
6. And what do you most like to drink?
a) beer
b) a nice cup of tea
c) a strong cup of coffee
d) any kind of soft drink or juice
7. Finally, what describes you best as a student?
a) I know exactly what I want to study, and what I want to do in my career
b) I enjoy learning and can motivate myself to study
c) I like to learn about different kinds of things and challenge myself in different fields
d) I’m not sure what I want to major in or what work I want to do – but I know what interests me most right now.
Ready? Now add up your score for each letter.
If you answered mostly a)s and b)s, the UK may be the best place for you to study. If you answered mostly c)s you should explore your options in the USA. If you answered mostly d)s, either would suit you – so go with your instinct, and let us know what you decide!
Have you had any experience studying in the UK or the US that you would like to share? Post your comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
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