*My offer for Sheffield was Japanese Studies & UEA was for Translation, Media & Japanese (both with a year abroad)
For 3-4 months, I've been absolutely set on UEA. They were the first to give me an offer, and I honestly believed it'd be my only offer... Until yesterday when I was given a place at Sheffield... Didn't expect it but now I'm confused. Where should I go?
PERSONAL PRO'S & CON'S
UEA pro's:
1. It's in the countryside (which I prefer).
2. The course fits my interests a bit better.
3. It's slightly closer to where I live, and it's the next town from some of my relatives.
4. Seems better at admin (in terms of time it takes to hear a responding email).
Sheffield pro's:
1. Russell group uni + Japanese / EA department is one of the oldest and most developed in the UK.
2. One of the best student unions nationally.
3. Better accommodation options.
4. More year abroad options / international connections.
UEA con's:
1. Not that many viable accommodation options.
2. Dreary buildings & campus.
3. Not much representation for the Uni (aka I had never heard of the Uni until I did an extensive google search).
4. Huge staff and budget cuts impacting student experience.
Sheffield con's:
1. Dead in the middle of the city (personally a bad thing).
2. Course seems more political and historical based which I'm not too keen on lol.
3. Far from the sea / coast.
4. Slightly further from my home.
From this information, and past experiences / knowledge you may have, which would you recommend? I should probably attend open days to truly know, but that's easier said than done. I've never been so torn and indecisive in my life. My heart says UEA but my head says Sheffield.
Help!!