An interesting offer, I need some advice.

[cookderosa]

Hi all,

I received an interesting offer from my wife's mentor. My wife is a Chinese citizen and completing her second masters in the United States, she has just recently completed her first masters at her home university in China. Her mentor offered me a full ride scholarship to a good Chinese university; this includes living costs (apartment, bills, food, spending money, etc), full education coverage including books, moving costs, etc. It's a university in the far north (I won't mention the exact university since I don't know whether or not I was supposed to), and they offer some pretty amazing benefits to get some students up there every year. The offer is to complete a masters degree in Chinese language. I'll have my bachelors in Business Admin (TESC) very soon, and they've already promised me acceptance into this program. The program is 3 years long and teaches Chinese from the very basic levels to advanced levels. I guess I should add in that this university is accredited by US standards (my wife's degrees were accepted when she transferred here).

The only downsides I can see to this program are delaying my career for 2-3 more years (I'm 25).

I know it may sound stupid for a total stranger to ask for you guys opinions, but I'm really kind of mixed on this proposition. What do you guys think?

Kas

If you and your wife plan on starting a family inside of three years, you have an obligation that colors the question and the finances surrounding it. If you guys can hold off cranking out yungins, 3 years is a microsecond in your lifespan and starting your career 3 years later with this on under your belt would be amazing! I'd be all over it!