Where should i study abroad in Ireland?

Should I study abroad in Scotland or Ireland?

• I originally chose to Study abroad in Scotland but now I'm having second thoughts since both Scotland and Ireland are such beautiful countries. If I were to go to Scotland, I would be going to the University of Stirling and if I would go to Ireland, I would go to Queen's University in Belfast (Northern Ireland). I am a psychology major and plan on taking psych classes if that's any help. Anyone have any input on which one I should choose? Some pros and cons would be great too.

• Answer:

  Hi there! First of all, it's great that you're considering studying abroad, it's something that I did as a grad student and have never looked back! I am actually the Study Abroad Manager at the University of Stirling and would be happy to correspond with you about everything that makes this a great place to be for study abroad students. We have around 170 study abroad students on our campus each semester and several psych majors. Full-time students take 3 course modules each semester, so you could take all psychology, or mix in modules from different departments. Drop an email to [email protected] and I can give you all the information that you need to make the best choice for you. The most important thing to remember is that if you choose to come to Scotland, travel to Ireland is so easy and very inexpensive. Almost all of the students who come to us from the US travel on select weekends and the mid-semester break. There are direct flights from Glasgow Airport (just an hour from Stirling) to Belfast and you can also venture south to England, or even over to Europe all in a very short space of time. The opportunities are endless and you're going to have a fantastic time whatever you decide. In the meantime, this link takes you to a web video made about the University of Stirling by an independent company (so I can't be accused of bias!). Take a look! http://www.unionview.com/Home