What are the best countries for ecology related work/education?
I’m (F28) looking to go back to school and actually getting my degree in Ecology (or something similar), but I currently reside in the US and in an abnormal living situation (in the process of divorce with my partner, we’re BOTH currently living with her parents). So I’m looking into other possibilities/opportunities that are now open since my recent “life change.” I have always loved the idea of settling down in another country and have done mind-numbing amounts of research to the point where I’m having a difficult time keeping it all straight.
Basically, I’d like to hear from others what countries they recommend that has a thriving ecology field/ are looking to expand. Some other things I have to consider (which is why I’ve been having such a hard time) are:
-Being able to communicate (English, I have a very hard time with learning other languages and I’m willing to give it a shot again, but based on my past experience I’d like to be realistic lol)
-Bringing my pets. I have three dogs (GSD, Dalmatian, and a mutt) and a cat. Super pet friendly countries are a plus!
-Affordable housing with a yard, which is one that I definitely foresee being difficult. I’m also down for property and having a tiny home built or moved into the property.
-Healthcare/QOL. I have PTSD and depressive bipolar (managed through ketamine therapy) and some pain from arthritis (managed with mj), and I would definitely prefer to have access to both of those substances legally. I’d also worry a little bit about the dark winters in some of the countries I’ve looked into, but it may be doable with my current medication. But that’s if the country will approve me with preexisting conditions in the first place.
-Student loan debt. I’m sure there are many countries that restrict people who have debt so yet another fun obstacle.
-Tattoo/piercing culture, I have a few of both and would prefer a country where it’s normalized.
Any and all advice is so greatly appreciated. I feel I’m at a very pivotal point in my life and I’d really like to know what options I have. If anyone has any sub recommendations where I can cross-post this for more opinions I’d greatly appreciate it!