California has it all: glorious sunshine, perfect beaches, bustling cities, rugged mountains and some of the most prestigious universities in the world. From the showbiz whirl of Hollywood to the cutting-edge innovation of Silicon Valley, California has been the birthplace of culture and technology that has spread around the globe.
The state’s relaxed, welcoming reputation and powerhouse tech sector make it a prime destination for foreign students.
Florida is the southernmost state in the USA, covering a peninsula with the Atlantic to the east side and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. Its proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America mean that Florida has a rich and diverse cultural mix and thriving arts and music scene.
The state is also famous for its theme parks – it is the home of Disney World - and nightlife as well as its natural beauty.
Los Angeles is the second largest city in America, and is home to a number of great universities. It's also a great place to be a student with its proximity to
There are more than 1.5 billion people living in East Asia, which is over one fifth of the world’s population.
The region is characterised by a hot and humid climate that varies little throughout the year, except during the two annual monsoons. The region is full of natural beauty, and students can enjoy the powdery slopes of Hokkaido in Japan, climb up the iconic Mount Fuji or spend time on the sun-drenched beaches and turquoise waters of Okinawa.
Although there is no set definition of the region encompassing Eastern Europe, here it has been defined by the United Nations definition of Eastern Europe which includes Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Russia Bulgaria.
Eastern Europe is a region with chequered history and since emerging from the Cold War some of its nations are among the most highly developed in the world while others are among the poorest in Europe.
The UK’s second biggest city, Manchester is home to two large universities and a number of smaller institutions, so it hosts a significant student population.
Tokyo is a place of contrasts, where tradition meets modernity, the ancient mixes with the contemporary and the past meets the present.
It has developed from a cultural centre steeped in tradition to a skyscraper city at the forefront of technological innovation. This rapid innovation extends to the higher education sector too, with the country investing heavily in bringing its universities in line with those around the world.
Shanghai is the largest city in China by population and is the second most populous city in the world.
It is a major administrative, shipping and trading city and located on the estuary of the Yangtze River.
There are many sights and sounds to take in while exploring Shanghai, such as the soaring skyscrapers, traditional gardens and shopping districts.
For students who are night owls, there are plenty of things to keep you busy until the early hours of the morning, including The Bund, night markets, and night time cruises on the Huangpu River.
As one of the oldest cities in the world, Beijing has a rich history stretching back 3,000 years.
The city is home to seven Unesco World Heritage Sites including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian and parts of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.
However, with a population of more than 21 million people and as China’s capital, the city's modern buildings such as the China Media Group Headquarters, China World Trade Headquarters, and Capital Museum are also impressive sights.
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