If in my case, what uni would you pick?

[/u/Mattapper14]

Hi, I'm considering transferring unis from Ateneo de Manila in the Philippines to Curtin Uni in Singapore. Here are the pros and cons for both. May I get an opinion on what would you choose based on the pros and cons.

Cons:

Curtin

• Will have to take a 2nd stage diploma course first - unsure if I can move on to bachelor's 2nd year from the 2nd stage diploma because of class size. (accomplishing the stage 2 diploma can lead to bachelor year 2 immediately if there are enough people)
• The diploma course starts early around July 2024 meaning I've got to decide soon
• Will have to leave the moment I finish my education as I'm not a PR/Citizen and I will be on a student visa then unless I manage to get a job in Singapore if I'm lucky. However, it's hard.
• The 2nd year will be in a dorm meaning I'm living with other people.
• Might be an outsider due to my background as I'm an introverted TCK.
• Life will be more expensive

Ateneo

• Will have to study longer because I have 4 years left. I shifted my course so my study period has been extended.
• I can’t do much in my spare time as I lived in Singapore for nearly a decade, I feel like there's more to do there even if it's small and commuting is hard in the Philippines.
• Less things I like to buy for fun.
• Unnecessary subjects might hinder my attention to the subjects I like
• Might be an outsider due to my background as I'm an introverted TCK.

Pros:

Curtin:

• More focused curriculum
• Easy to get around the country - commuting is easier
• Shorter course as it's 2 years
• More things I like to buy in the country

Ateneo

• Privacy when staying at home
• Cheaper things compared to Singapore
• Might have better chances to go overseas even though the uni is only recognized regionally based on people's experiences who've had a similar situation.

Fyi, this is literally this is the hardest choice I've had to make so far in my life. So I would appreciate your help. Thanks so much.

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