I'm a young professional in the US with a BA in history. My cumulative GPA is 3.66 -not the best but not terrible- and I'm looking at getting my masters in the same field.
Canadian schools are attractive given the 1 year study coarse and the relatively low cost compared to US graduate programs. I'm also interested in Canadian social history.
The four schools I am considering are UToronto (a stretch given my GPA), UCalgary, Simon Fraser, and Memorial U of Newfoundland (specifically for my interest in the local history there). I'd like to teach or enter the research field with this degree.
My husband and I currently have $15,000 CAD saved up and I wouldn't be applying until 2020 or 2021 to give us more time to save. My husband is planning on joining me with an open work permit. If we like our time in Canada, we plan to extend our permits and try for permanent residency.
Is this a doable plan or am I better sticking to the states? And advice in general for applying to Canadian schools?
Canadian schools are attractive given the 1 year study coarse and the relatively low cost compared to US graduate programs. I'm also interested in Canadian social history.
The four schools I am considering are UToronto (a stretch given my GPA), UCalgary, Simon Fraser, and Memorial U of Newfoundland (specifically for my interest in the local history there). I'd like to teach or enter the research field with this degree.
My husband and I currently have $15,000 CAD saved up and I wouldn't be applying until 2020 or 2021 to give us more time to save. My husband is planning on joining me with an open work permit. If we like our time in Canada, we plan to extend our permits and try for permanent residency.
Is this a doable plan or am I better sticking to the states? And advice in general for applying to Canadian schools?