So, I spent a great deal of time saying that if Bush was elected again, I’d move to Canada. But really, why wait? Gay marriage (not available everywhere in canada, and available in MA, I realize), universal health care, fewer insane military commitments, decent public transportation (at least in toronto), a less theistic state, and relatively low cost cultural adaptation. Plus I can go for dual citizenship and keep voting against the bigger asshat in the States, as well as do my bit for Canada. <\/p>\n
It’s a pity I can’t find an international ranking of grad schools. Because, of course, those rankings are exactly tailored to my interests. Which is why I went to one of the lowest ranked places that accepted me. =)<\/p>\n
And furthermore, I started on this path in the hopes of being able to help out here, where we, as humanity, need it most desperately, I think. If I believe I can make a difference (and why would I be doing what I’m doing if I didn’t?) then perhaps I ought to ask not which country can do best for me, but what I can best do for my country. <\/p>\n
Ponder, ponder, ponder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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