Hi, I just realized that you posted this awhile ago, but I’ll respond anyway. I looked at getting an MLA abroad as well…it’s a fantastic opportunities, but there are some cultural differences that need to be looked at before going into it. When I say “cultural differences,” I’m talking about how the school/classes are run. I looked into a two year MLA program at the Edinburgh College of Art, and found out a couple of things. First of all, in the US, it’s a bit easier to work and go to school, but many EU based programs are shorter and more intense and don’t make allowances for work. Second, just because you’re a student abroad, doesn’t mean you can work abroad…it depends on the country and if you’re American, the work visa is a challenge…Lastly, you’ve probably looked into this but University of Wageningen is more hard science focused. They’ve been doing some of the modeling for cities facing rising waters as a result of climate change. Either way, I’m an American and I just recently got an EU passport. I’ve lived and worked abroad before I received my EU passport, so I know how it is on both ends. If you’ve already made your decision, I hope it’s working out well!
