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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really think you cannot generalize re European universities.  There are vast differences across countries, and within countries.

I studied abroad in several European countries.   I also have friends who studied in many other countries.

In general, European universities tend to be larger in more urban settings.  However, this is not the case across the board.  There are smaller campuses, even liberal arts colleges.  There is great variation depending on the field of study.  In continental Europe, law is a broad, general degree and universities are not "selective".  Completely different from the US experience.  Other more specialized fields may be much more personal, even from the beginning of studies.

Not true that there's no student life / fraternities (if that's what you're looking for).  All the Dutch universities have big fraternities (they are co-ed) and there are a big part of student social life.  Holland has created English-speaking residential liberal arts colleges (called "university colleges") and are actively recruiting students from out of country.  Check out:  [url]http://www.ucr.nl/Pages/default.aspx [/url](just one of several).

I think if your child is interested in becoming a doctor or otherwise in the medical field, then European education may make a great deal of sense.  You can always return to the US for residency/fellowship.

In general, if your child is likely to go to grad school, I think an undergrad overseas followed by US grad school goes a very long way (maybe all the way) in erasing the disadvantage in not having attended a US college when looking for a job.

If your child is only interested in an undergrad degree, wants to stay in US, then US college might make more sense even if it is much more expensive.

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Most state schools (best unis) in most of Europe are very selective by American standards. I was surprised what was considered selective in the US. This has changed in the past 10 yrs but mostly driven by private universities.[/quote]

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