(Option 1)
Map out your plans to engage in undergraduate research:
Complete the undergraduate research plan.
Canada
Academic:
Quality education (Canada’s education system is consistently ranked among the best of the world)
Affordable living costs (more affordable universities than most other popular study abroad locations)
Cultural diversity (similar to the U.S. in bring welcoming to lots of different cultures; would meet a lot of different kind of people and broaden my academic perspectives)
Non-Academic:
English speaking country
Lots of snow
Landmarks (Niagara Falls, Northern Lights, etc.)
Australia
Academic:
Global leader in education
Cheaper tuition than most American universities
Student job opportunities (students can work while studying and obtain a “study visa”)
Non-Academic:
English speaking country
Unique wildlife
Landmarks (Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, etc.)
Ireland
Academic:
Ireland is a popular academic study abroad location (approximately 32,000 students from over 160 countries)
Career prospects (Ireland has a high demand for skilled professionals)
Top-ranked universities (quality education)
Non-Academic:
English speaking country
Amazing food/culture
Landmarks (Dublin Castle, Newgrange, etc.)