Hey guys,

I'm looking to do my masters next year in either the States or Canada,

Where do you think is best for me to do so, I'm looking to do masters in finance (or finance related like international business/economics etc). I'm ideally looking to relocate from the UK.

I'm aware that after studies in the states you can apply for the OPT for max 12months and from there if lucky your employer may file for H1B visa (i think thats what its called). However what are the chances/odds of that happening, i really don't wanna stay in the States for two years and then have to come back to the UK and look for a job

With Canada i'm aware that you can apply for work permit after your studies how long is the permit for?? As I am looking to get into finance, Canada isn't exactly the hub of the finance world, so i'm guessing whatever financial institutions they have there jobs will be very competitive as they may not be that many firms (not too sure if i'm right so correct me if i'm wrong  )

Oh I ideally would like to stay around Washington, Philadelphia, Maryland area as I will not too near and not too far from ATL where my relations stay lol - I like having my own independence lol - Also I hopefully will have one year full-time work experience (which includes my admin work + summer internship) hence why i'm opting for masters not MBA

If you was given the opportunity where would you pick and why? I'm looking for cost of living, standard of living, just in general pro's and con's , if this has been discussed before pls refer me to the thread