US or UK? 5 things to think about

It's that time of year, lots of applicants with multiple admits trying to decide which school to go to. I've been talking to a few people about the choices they're making (you know who you are :-), especially choosing between the US and UK. I agree with LBSgrad (see message 62219.61) that the student is as important or more important than the school, but I also think making a decision about where you'll live the next two years should involve at least some thought. I'm not an expert on either the US or the UK (although I have lived in London for a year), but the five things to think about below might be helpful for all of those out there trying to make a decision.

5. Where do you want to end up post MBA? Although going to school in Europe and working in the US post-MBA (and vice versa) is not completely unlikely, you needn't make your life unnecessarily more complicated. Rule of thumb: US schools for US, European schools for Europe.
4. What does your husband/wife/girlfriend/boyfriend think? Work, culture, being far away from respective families are all factors you need to consider when having a significant other.
3. What do you like doing in your spare time? If you're a huge baseball fan and can't bear missing a game, London might not be the right place for you...On the other hand, if cricket makes your heart tick, then London might be perfect!
2. What kind of humour do you have/like? Especially when considering living in the UK, you have to like (or at least not mind) british humour. I love it, not everyone does, or finds the sarcasm/understatement/extreme politeness easy to deal with. For a taste of British humour, check out the Young Ones FAQ.
1. International flavour. If you like it, head to the UK (or the rest of Europe). If you don't care for it, head to one of the US schools. No matter how much the American schools try, the top European schools can't be beat when it comes to international flavour.

Wishing everyone who's trying to make a decision lots of luck.