"I see." Arthur didn't want to set a trap for the student, so he tried to steer the conversation away: "However, if you are coming to Europe to study, wouldn't it be better to go to Britain? Communication would be easier without having to learn another language. I know Oxford and Cambridge don't accept international students, but the University of Glasgow and Edinburgh University shouldn't have nationality restrictions, right?"
Hearing this, Mottle played it shrewdly: "Of course, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and University of London are all top universities. Before the 'Treaty of Ghent' was signed in 1815, Britain was indeed the first choice for many American students. However, for some well-known reasons, since the 1820s, studying in Britain started to become less reputable in the United States. Furthermore, Britain began to continuously restrict the number of American students, making the situation increasingly regrettable.
