you become a better pilot by training where you intend to fly
Tosh!
You become a better pilot by building on your experiences post PPL GFT/Skills test.
I learned to fly by going the US route and I wouldn't have changed it for the world. Any reference to the school I used being mentioned here will ensure that this posting is pulled by the Mods within one nano second.
I fly in the UK and US - and I have no troubles at all adjusting to the differences.