For a long time, the answer to the question “Where should I go to university?”  felt pretty straightforward for many families: the United States. American universities have a lot going for them—beautiful campuses, an incredible range of majors, and a college experience that Hollywood has been marketing to the world for decades. Think football games the size of small countries, dorm rooms filled with instant noodles, and professors who may or may not own tweed jackets with elbow patches. ...

Picture this: You’re a high school student thinking about college. You mention it at a family gathering, and suddenly, Uncle Bob—who has...

College isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when students just picked a school, signed up for classes, and showed up to a dorm...