The United States of America is one of the most diverse countries you will ever come across. There are so many places to see that it is virtually impossible to cover all of them if you are in the country for a short term course. But if you have the time and the budget to travel around this beautiful nation, rest assured that you will have a once in a lifetime like experience in USA!
In this article we will first focus on some of the most popular tourist destinations in USA – selected for you by our editors – and then let's explore more by talking about US' regions.
The whole country is like a giant museum of nature and manmade wonders. Whatever is your tenure in the country as an international student you will always get the feeling that you left out some of the best things to see in the USA. You simply cannot get enough off what this wonderful land has to offer.
As an international student you have two options to explore USA. If you want a short trip nearby then the weekends are perfect. Get hold of a bunch of people – your classmates or roommates perhaps - and enjoy a weekend out of town, from Friday evening through Sunday night. And when you have those semester breaks then you can go visit the far off locations and enjoy the country in its full glory.
If you make a list of the top 10 places to see in the USA you will feel that you are doing great injustice to a lot many places. But there are some "must see" places in the country that you simply cannot ignore. Below is a list of places you must visit when you are in the USA as an international student.
As we mentioned before, the moment you see this list, quite a few other names will spring to your mind and you will wonder why they were not included in this list. It is actually quite tough to come up with a top 10 list but all these names in the list are places you must visit to know what USA is all about.
Studying in USA as an international student is not only about studying. It is also about exploring this beautiful country. This is what will complete your education in the USA. Everybody deserves a break every once in a while – but as a hard working international student you will find it very refreshing and helpful for your academic success to go out and simply "explore" what this great nation has to offer.
Knowledge of the geography of USA will help you move around easily and also will help you truly experience the local culture.
There are six geographical regions that make up USA. All these regions are different from each other in terms of geography, culture and people.
The Northeast region comprises of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
The Middle Atlantic region comprises of Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
The South region comprises of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, parts of Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
The Midwest region comprises of eastern Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, parts of Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
The Southwest region comprises of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, parts of Oklahoma and Western Texas.
The West region comprises of Alaska, California, Western Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
All these regions offer you distinct advantages when you are looking for a place to visit or to study. When you go through these respective regions in detail you will find that there will be at least five to ten cities in every region that have importance as international education destinations. You can pick and choose as per your discipline and easily settle down for the duration of the course. Don't forget that international students are welcomed with open arms in USA campuses and towns and you should not be surprised to see how friendly and hospitable fellow Americans are.
Apart from knowledge about the type of people that live in these regions you must also know about the climate of these regions. The USA is a vast country and the climate differs from region to region and it is always good for you as an international student to be aware of it – especially if you are trying to decide on a study abroad destination. For more information on "Where to Study in USA" make sure to visit this article.
While the USA is a huge melting pot of international students from all over the world it does not harm you to know where you will find most people from your country. Learn more about the States where your country-men and women tend to choose in USA and find out why! Is it the climate that they are attracted to? The geography, the natural beauty, or the cultural activities? After all, it is always good to have people from back home nearby who can help you – especially when you first arrive.
As you explore USA you will find that people of this great country will welcome you with open arms and the country will offer you everything you want as an international student; culturally, socially, and academically the opportunities awaiting you are nearly limitless here in USA!
