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[quote=Anonymous]Back to the OP's questions .... my DC just started at Trinity College Dublin so I can't address your questions about employability after graduation. I admit to that being a worry in the back of my head, but I also think it is highly likely DC will go to graduate school, which will have more impact on their post-graduation job prospects. So far TCD seems to be a great choice for DC, who is making friends, joining "societies" and other activities, and digging into classes, which just started this week.

While money was a consideration for us, DC received terrific merit from several US schools, so they didn't make their decision based on cost (total cost of attendance was pretty close to equal across three of their top four choices).  They ultimately decided they wanted the experience of going to a school in another country, not just for study abroad but for the full degree. And they appreciated that the academic experience focuses on their "course," with a couple of electives thrown in, rather than the broad degree requirements of many US schools (DC is thrilled they do not need to take math or science in college).

The logistics are a consideration but so far have been manageable. DC has their interview for a student residency permit in a couple of weeks and then they should have all of that behind them. The housing situation in Dublin is tough and I imagine could also be challenging in other international cities. Fortunately DC is in university-owned housing this year, but they are unlikely to get that again next year. Finally, the academic experience is more self-directed -- I think DC will handle this better than I would have as a college student, but I think it will still be an adjustment as they work through the term.

Finally, your kid doesn't need to choose right now -- they can apply both within the US and internationally, and see what options they have and where they most want to go in the spring. DC had decided against applying to Trinity, then changed their mind last November after the election, and it ultimately rose to the top of their list.

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