Introduction to USA
The United States of America is located in the middle of North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico. In general, Americans are funny, gregarious, innovative and eager to learn. These are traits that many international students adopt and take home with them.
 
There are more than 3,500 public and private colleges, universities and community colleges in the United States. Without a doubt, American education offers a rich field of choices for international students. Students come from every continent in the world because they believe that an American higher education will give them the best preparation for their future. The USA offers international students the most exciting, rewarding and compre-hensive array of study options in the world.
Not only is the U.S. a large country with vast resources, but it is also a melting pot of people from all over the world. Almost every field of study is available in this country. That is why so many foreigners choose to study there. Every year, approximately half a million young people from all over the world choose to study in American institutions of higher education. Moreover, it is also the most popular study destination for Taiwanese students.
1. World Class Learning Institutions
The United States has the most institutions of higher learning in the world. Most colleges and universities offer top-notch education programs with highly qualified teaching staff.
3. Worldwide Degree Recognition
Most colleges and universities have to earn their accreditation by meeting certain criteria. This helps ensure a quality education, as well as a degree or certificate that is internationally recognized. Fortunately, there are thousands of schools in America that offer credentials recognized in almost every corner of the world.
5. Flexibility of Courses
Most schools offer academic programs that are flexible. You can choose when to attend classes, how many classes to enroll in each semester or quarter and what electives to take. An American education will cater for each student's unique needs.
2. A Variety of Study Choices
One of the best things about studying in the USA is the vast number of academic options offered to students. The USA is a large country with vast resources, thus almost every field of study is available in this country.
4. Professional Training and Support
Most colleges and universities have established affiliations with employers and researchers in different fields of study, thereby offering an avenue for students to obtain an invaluable hands-on experience. In many cases, these opportunities are not available anywhere else in the world.

6. Focusing on Global Aspects

American colleges and universities focus on the global aspects of each subject, better preparing students with a worldwide view of their field. Most US learning institutions have recognized this and offer a more comprehensive and global curriculum to meet these new trends.
Climate and Clothing
Temperatures vary across the different regions; summers are mostly sunny, warm and dry. Fall and winter feature occasional rain showers, with snow in the local mountains and cooler regions of the country. The lack of humidity will make your stay comfortable. Rain is very rare in the summer, becoming more frequent in the fall and winter. What clothing do you need to bring to America? In spring and fall, people wear light jackets and sweaters. The winter can get cold depending on the region you go to; so appropriate warm clothing is necessary. Clothing appropriate for the summer season includes pants, shorts, T-shirts, dresses, blouses and so forth.
Sports and Leisure
You can see a variety of sports activities everywhere. Americans like hiking, sailing, swimming, tennis, baseball, golf and many other sports. People can choose whatever they want. Also it is a good way for international students to interact with American peers and enjoy outdoor activities.
Local Transportation
By Bus - Although traveling by plane can be fast and inexpensive, the best way to see America and meet Americans while traveling is by bus, train, and car. The large commercial bus lines, such as Greyhound and Gray Line, have inexpensive long-distance rates for students or travelers.
By train - The railroad is also a good way to see this large country. Although generally more expensive than bus travel, it is above all, more comfortable. Both bus and train transportation give you a taste of what it is like traveling on the America road.
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