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Originally Posted by dekeguy
University life in the UK is substantially different from that in the US. Most degrees in England are awarded after three years of more narrowly focused study as compared to the four year broadly based model used in the States. I suspect that the questions posed are from one who would like to experience American university life while investing in cultural broadening and further academic pursuits. Many Brits take a "gap year" after Uni to travel, decompress, or just bum around. This sounds like an arguably productive gap year (or two or three) leading to advanced degree/s and experiencing American fraternity life. If time and funding are available this could be a very life enriching experience.
I did the opposite by getting an MA in England after a US AB degree and Army service. It was very life enriching and very worthwhile to me at least.
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I got a MA in the UK myself. I'm also aware of what a gap year is. However, a gap year is a year to travel, "find yourself", etc. Not to study for 2 years for a ridiculous amount of money at a school that OP would feel silly about applying to if he couldn't pledge.