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A comment on Ask HN: PhD in the UK or US?.

Re:Ask HN: PhD in the UK or US? by greenyoda on Monday December 24, 2018 @02:09AM (#18750877)
It might help to know which country you're a citizen of. For example, having to deal with visa issues or adjusting to an unfamiliar culture could be a distraction from your PhD work. Also, trying to finish up a PhD while interviewing for jobs in a different country might be stressful.
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Re:Ask HN: PhD in the UK or US? by hsikka on Monday December 24, 2018 @02:34AM (#18750953)
Ah of course, I'm a US citizen! I went to UCSD for undergrad, and am attending Harvard and Georgia Tech for my master's
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Re:Ask HN: PhD in the UK or US? by gyger on Monday December 24, 2018 @04:09AM (#18751230)
Be aware that the UK is currently planning to leave the European Union, where a lot of high quality funding for projects is coming from. The next few years are a little bit unclear in that regard.
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Re:Ask HN: PhD in the UK or US? by CyberFonic on Monday December 24, 2018 @02:44AM (#18750990)
You posted this clarification while I was writing my response.

Based on the additional information, I would suggest that a USA PhD research op would present more advantages.

Notwithstanding that, if you are attracted to the adventure of studying at Oxford and are able to secure a well-funded research position then it could be a fantastic experience.

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Re:Ask HN: PhD in the UK or US? by hsikka on Monday December 24, 2018 @03:06AM (#18751065)
My apologies, and thank you, your advice makes a lot of sense!
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