The Northeast of the United States is a little corner of the country that packs a big punch in higher education. It is where you will find the Ivy League, a selection of eight universities known for their academic excellence and strong research output.
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Massachusetts offers a rich array of things to do and has a significant and unique place in American history and culture, and continues to contribute to its varied culture.
Massachusetts is well known for being a hub of biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade. While Boston is a hub for students there are many great things to explore in scenic Cape Cod or nearby Nantucket.
The Midwest of the United States is a large chunk in the centre of the country consisting of 12 states.
Each state has its own unique identity. Some of the states form part of the Great Lakes region, which includes Lake Michigan, the only lake located entirely within the US.
The largest city in the Midwest is Chicago, a hub of industry and innovation. However, other states such as Michigan and Ohio are known for their sweeping landscapes.
The area is also known for its vibrant music scene including jazz, bluegrass, rock ’n’ roll, blues and funk.
Seattle is an American metropolis in the northwestern state of Washington, constructed as a port town on the Atlantic Ocean. Education is an integral part of the city, with eight higher learning institutions and more than half of the population has a college degree.
Seattle is also hailed as the birthplace of many big corporations including Microsoft, Starbucks, and Amazon.
Washington DC is the federal capital of the US and sits at the beating heart of the nation’s political and cultural scene. The city is peppered with monuments many along the National Mall. The nation’s history is preserved in the city’s famous museums including the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress (the largest in the world) and the National Archives, which house the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution.
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
Prospective international students considering studying in the US would be more likely to apply to a university if it mandated Covid-19 passports to attend, research by THE Student has found.
In a survey of 440 prospective international students conducted by the THE consultancy team, 44 per cent of respondents stated that they would be much more likely to attend and 15 per cent said they would be somewhat more likely to attend a university if it mandated Covid-19 passports.
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