Selecting a location for attending biomedical science schools is important, as you want to be stimulated by the environment, but not be so overwhelmed that you’re unable to excel in your classes. Think about the language in which you will study, the types of cultures that intrigue you, and your desired level of intrigue as you check out some of the popular hotspots.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the top universities in the world, hosting professors from around the globe and offering a home away from home degree abroad experience. You won’t be overwhelmed (too much) by culture shock or a language barrier, but you will be infatuated by the quaint cobbled streets, churches, and rolling hills dotted with sheep. There are a wide range of courses that are offered, and it is a popular destination for study abroad participants, so you will also find yourself with plenty of supportive friends.

If British weather doesn’t fill you with joy, consider Australia, another English-medium education system but with more sunshine! Australians are renowned for their friendly, laid-back approach to life, so you’ll soon be drinking stubbies with your new mates as your sausages toast on the barbie. With a wide range of geographical landscapes, sprawling coastlines bordered by the Great Barrier Reef (which has great in its name for a reason), the wild outback and the wonder of Uluru, you’ll also be in a prime position for weekend and vacation explorations.

If you’d like to try somewhere more off-the-beaten-path, take a look at opportunities in the Middle East, like Lebanon or the United Arab Emirates, where the education system is currently blossoming. This less-explored area of the globe will leave your friends and family back home inspired by your adventurous spirit and envious of your cultural acquiesce.