“For the students looking for the best overseas education and planning to put their careers on the fast track, USA is the hottest destination”. This is because it has immense range of specialties, high quality of education, great opportunities, which attracts students from different countries of the world. Students can choose a suitable university from over 3800 universities and colleges available in USA that facilitates several educational programs. U.S provides a lot of offers for international students like, prestigious education in the world, assorted cities and towns, dazzling natural parks, different events and multicultural population.

History

The United States of America is a constitutional federal republic nation on North America continent consisting of fifty states and a federal district. After the fragmentation of American’s colonies with its mother country in 1776, USA was recognized as a new nation. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 states and it has expanded across the North America and other overseas possessions.

The history of USA has two distressing experiences, Civil War (1861-65) and great Depression (1930s). Upholding the victory of world wars I and II and the Cold War, US has remained the powerful nation of the world. There was steady growth in the US economy with low unemployment rate and inflation and has rapid advances in technology.

Economy

USA has the most powerful economy in the world both in terms of economy and technology with a per capita GDP of $46000 in 2007 and with 12% below poverty line (as per CIA World Factbook). The growth in GDP is strengthening by extensive gains in labor productivity. Many companies in USA are ahead in technological advances, specifically in computers, aerospace, medical, and in military equipments.

Formerly, USA has fascinated several immigrants from all over the world and is still the nation that has highly populated them compared to other industrialized countries. All the gains in household income were constantly rising up by 20% of families. Together, all these reasons explain the fiscal status of the country, which shows good scope for the international students and build their careers.

Climate

As USA is a big country, its climatic condition varies from place to place. There will be temperate climate in most part of the country. Usually the southern and western half of the country will be warm than the other regions and extreme hot in summer. The eastern and northern half region will be extremely cold and heavy snowfall in winters and will be pleasant in summer. Places like Hawaii and Florida will have tropical climate, freezing in places around Alaska and semi-dry in Great Plains west regions of Mississippi River and dry in Great Basin of the southwest region. Prior to their transition, overseas students have to prepare themselves for the climatic conditions.

Culture

USA is the country with diverse cultures and is the home for extensive groups of ethics, customs and values. People in United States tend to the human values and socioeconomic triumph. The people and culture in United States are much different from Indians. The students who choose the universities will come across the regional culture and rich traditions and customs. The nation has a multi-racial society that merges new immigrants despite of the country from which they come from. The culture of USA reveals a trend to hybridize pop culture, thus it is called as high culture. The expansion of American culture was apparent in many aspects like, music, dance, movies, sports, architecture, literature, poetry, cuisine and visual arts, which are highly followed by all around the world.

Food

Traditional American cuisine arts are much similar to several Western countries. Wheat is the primary cereal grain. The main ingredients in American food include turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, slow-cooked pork and beef barbecue, crab cakes, potato chips, and cookies. You can also find many Indian restaurants in every city, where you can find unique cuisines from different regions of India. Click Here for the list of Indian restaurants in USA.

Food snacks such as, fried chicken, pizzas, hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie are derived from the recipes of various immigrants. Many people even prefer to eat Italian pastas, Mexican dishes such as burritos and tacos. Usually Americans prefer coffee to tea and milk is the chronic breakfast drink. With the evolution of beverage industries, orange juice and sweetened soft drinks are highly consumed.

Multiculturalism

In the United States, multiculturalism is the fundamental obsession expressing that people from different culture, ethics and races are equal and they can keep their identities, can take pride in their heritage and have a sense of belonging. It gives a sense of safety and confidence for immigrants, making them more open to, and accepting of, diverse cultures. Multiculturalism encourages racial and ethnic harmony and cross-cultural understanding, and discourages ghettoization, hatred, discrimination and violence. Multiculturalism enables United States to identify the prospective of all Americans. It cheers people from other countries to incorporate into their society and participate in its social, cultural, economic and political interactions.

Job Market

There is good job market for new graduates in United States. As per the reviews of National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), many companies in United States are competing to hire new graduates. As a result there are increased opportunities for graduates from abroad. According to the survey, around 60% of companies are planning to recruit more graduates in 2007 than they recruited in the year 2006.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics in June 2007, the unemployment rate in United States was decreased to 4.5%. The report stated that the highest unemployment rate was for Michigan with 7.2% followed by Ohio with 6.1% and Mississippi with 6%, Idaho at 2.5% and Utah at 2.6%. The lowest unemployment rate was for the states of Hawaii and Montana at 2.4% each. These facts states that there is good opportunities for the international students in USA and for their careers on good path.

Tourism

There is a large tourism industry in U.S that provides millions of international and domestic tourists. The country is the homeland for natural wonders, historical landmarks, cities, and gambling spots. People in US seek for comparable attractions in addition to the amusement and vacation areas. Many universities facilitate educational tours for their students.

Facts

1. Full name: United States of America
2. Population: 305.8 million (UN, 2007)
3. Capital: Washington DC
4. Largest city: New York City
5. Area: 9.8 million sq km (3.8 million sq miles)
6. Major language: English
7. Major religion: Christianity
8. Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 81 years (women) (UN)
9. Monetary unit: 1 US dollar = 100 cents
10. Main exports: Computers and electrical machinery, vehicles, chemical products, food and live animals, military equipment and aircraft
11. GNI per capita: US $43,740 (World Bank, 2006)
12. Internet domain: .us
13. International dialing code: +1

Name of the University	State	Link
Alliant International University	California	http://www.alliant.edu/
Ashland University	Ohio	https://www.ashland.edu/
Auburn University	Alabama	http://www.auburn.edu/
Auburn University, Montogomery	Alabama	http://www.aum.edu/
Arkansas State University	Arkansas	https://www.astate.edu/
Atlantis University	Florida	https://www.atlantisuniversity.edu/
Ball State university	Indiana	http://cms.bsu.edu/
Barry University	Florida	https://www.barry.edu/
Bristol University	California	http://www.bristol.ac.uk/
Berkeley College	Newyork	http://berkeleycollege.edu/
Concordia University	Wisconsin	https://www.cuw.edu/
Concordia University	Chicago	https://www.cuchicago.edu/
Concordia University	Michigan	https://www.cuaa.edu/
Concordia University Nebraska	Nebraska	http://www.cune.edu/
Campbellsville University	Kentucky	http://www.campbellsville.edu/
Clafin University	South Carolinia	http://www.claflin.edu/
California Baptist University	California	http://www.calbaptist.edu/
California State University, Riverside	California	http://www.ucr.edu/
California State University - East Bay	California	http://www.csueastbay.edu/
California State University - San Bernardino	California	https://www.csusb.edu/
California Lutheran University	California	http://www.callutheran.edu/
California Miramar University	California	https://www.calmu.edu/
California University of Management & Sciences (CALUMS)	California	http://www.calums.edu/web2/an/00_home.htm
City University Seattle	Seattle	http://www.cityu.edu/
California State University- Bakersfield	Bakersfield	http://www.csub.edu/
California State University- San Macros	California	http://www.csusm.edu/
California State University- Monterey Bay	Monterey Bay	http://www.clearycougars.com/
Cleary University	Michigan	http://www.coleman.edu/
Coleman University	California	http://www.dbu.edu/
Dallas Baptist University	Texas	http://www.dowling.edu/
Dowling College	New York	http://www.drew.edu/
Drew University(Only UG)	New York	http://www.drew.edu/
East Texas Baptist University	Texas	https://www.etbu.edu/
Eastern Illinois University	Illinois	https://www.eiu.edu/
Eastern Kentucky University	Kentucky	http://www.eku.edu/
Florida Institute of Technology	Florida	http://www.fit.edu/
Florida International University	Miami	http://www.fiu.edu/
Florida National University	Florida	http://www.fnu.edu/
Florida Polytechnic University	Florida	https://floridapolytechnic.org/
Fontbonne University	Missouri	https://www.fontbonne.edu/
Full Sail University	Florida	https://www.fullsail.edu/
Gannon University	Pennsylvania	http://www.gannon.edu/
Golden Gate University	California	https://www.ggu.edu/
Grand Canyon University	Arizona	http://www.gcu.edu/
George Mason University	Virginia	https://www2.gmu.edu/
Governors State University	Illinois	http://www.govst.edu/
Grand Valley State University	Michigan	https://www.gvsu.edu/
Georgia College and State University	Georgia	http://www.gcsu.edu/
Humboldt State University	California	https://www.humboldt.edu/
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology	Pennsylvania's	http://harrisburgu.edu/
Hawaii Pacific University	Hawai'i	https://www.hpu.edu/
Hamline University	Minnesota	http://www.hamline.edu/
Hult International Business School	Massachusetts	http://www.hult.edu/
High Point University {undergraduate}	North Carolina	http://www.highpoint.edu/
Jacksonville  State University	Alabama	http://www.jsu.edu/
James Madison University	Virginia	http://www.jmu.edu/
Johnson & Wales University	Rhode Island	https://www1.jwu.edu/
Kansas State University	Kansas	http://www.k-state.edu/
Kent State University	Kent, Ohio	http://www.kent.edu/
La Roche College	Pennsylvania	http://www.laroche.edu/
Letourneau University	Texas	http://www.letu.edu/
Long Island University - CW Post	New York	http://liu.edu/Post
Long Island University - Brooklyn	New York	http://liu.edu/brooklyn
Malone University	Ohio	http://www.malone.edu/
Montana State University - Billings	Montana	http://www.msubillings.edu/
Marist College	New York	https://www.marist.edu/
Marshall University	West Virginia	http://www.marshall.edu/home/index.html
Merrimack College	Boston	http://www.merrimack.edu/index.php
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (MCPHS)	Massachusetts	https://www.mcphs.edu/
Middle Tennessee State University	Tennessee	http://www.mtsu.edu/
Midwestern State University	Texas	http://www.mwsu.edu/
Monroe College	New York	https://www.monroecollege.edu/
Montana State University- Billings	Montana	http://www.msubillings.edu/
Morrisville State College (Only for UG)	New York	http://www.morrisville.edu/
Murray State university	Oklahoma	http://www.mscok.edu/
New England Instuite of Technology	Rhode Island	http://www.neit.edu/
New York Film Academy	New York	https://www.nyfa.edu/
New York Institute of Technology	New York	http://www.nyit.edu/
Northwest Missouri State University	Missouri	http://www.nwmissouri.edu/
National University	California	http://www.nu.edu/
Northern Arizona University	Arizona	http://www.nau.edu/
Northern Michigan University	Michigan	http://www.nmu.edu/
Northwestern Polytechnic University, NPU	California	http://www.npu.edu/
Oklahoma City University	Oklahoma	http://www.okcu.edu/
Oregon State University	Oregon	http://oregonstate.edu/
Pace University	New York	http://www.pace.edu/
Pacific Lutheran University	Washington	http://www.plu.edu/
Pittsburg State University	Kansas	http://www.pittstate.edu/
Plymouth State University	New Hampshire	http://www.plymouth.edu/
Roosevelt University	Chicago	https://www.roosevelt.edu/
Saginaw Valley State University	Michigan	http://www.svsu.edu/
San Jose State University	California	http://www.sjsu.edu/
St. Johns University	New York	http://www.stjohns.edu/
Sacred Heart University	Fairfield Connecticut	http://www.sacredheart.edu/
St. Norbert College	Wisconsin	http://www.snc.edu/
Southern New Hampshire University	New Hampshire	http://www.snhu.edu/
Suny Polytechnic University	New York	https://sunypoly.edu/
Silicon Valley University	California	http://www.svuca.edu/
Stratford University	Virginia	http://www.stratford.edu/
Schiller International University	Florida	https://www.schiller.edu/
Saint Peters University	New Jersey	http://www.saintpeters.edu/
Southeast Missouri State University	Missouri	http://www.semo.edu/
Sullivan University	Kentucky	http://sullivan.edu/
Texas  A and M University, Kingsville	Texas	http://www.tamuk.edu/
Texas  A and M University, Corpus Christi	Texas	https://www.tamucc.edu/
Texas Wesleyan University	Texas	https://txwes.edu/
Tiffin University	Ohio	http://www.tiffin.edu/
Troy University	Alabama	http://www.troy.edu/
Upper Lowa University	Washington	http://www.uiu.edu/
University of North Texas	Texas	https://www.unt.edu/
University of St. Francis	Illions	http://www.stfrancis.edu/
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	Wisconsin	http://www.uwec.edu/
University of Wisconsin-Scout(NO)	Wisconsin	http://www.uwstout.edu/
University of Central Oklahoma	Oklahoma	http://www.uco.edu/
University of Cincinnati	Ohio	http://www.uc.edu/
University of Central Florida (Pre UG)	Florida	http://catalog.ucf.edu/
Univesity of Colorado Denver	Colorado	http://www.ucdenver.edu/
University of Maine	Maine	https://umaine.edu/
University of Southern Maine	Maine	http://usm.maine.edu/
University of Vermont	Vermont	http://www.uvm.edu/
United States University	California	http://www.usuniversity.edu/
University of St. Thomas	Minnesota	http://www.stthomas.edu/
University of Bridgeport	Connecticut	http://www.bridgeport.edu/
University of Dayton	Ohio	https://www.udayton.edu/
University of Findlay	Ohio	https://www.findlay.edu/
University of Idaho	Idaho	https://www.uidaho.edu/
University of Kansas (Pre UG)	Kansas	https://www.ku.edu/
University of Mary Hardin – Baylor	Texas	https://www.umhb.edu/
University of Massachussetts Boston(Pre UG & Pre Masters)	Massachusetts	https://www.umb.navitas.com/programs
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth(Pre UG & Pre Masters)	Massachusetts	https://www.umd.navitas.com/programs/pmp-engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell	Massachusetts	https://www.uml.edu/
University of Missouri Science & Technology	Missouri	http://www.mst.edu/
University of Missouri Rolla	Missouri	http://www.mst.edu/
University of North America	Virginia	http://www.uona.edu/
University of Nebraska Lincoln	Nebraska	http://www.unl.edu/
University of Nevada, Reno	Nevada	http://www.unr.edu/
University of New Heaven	Connecticut	http://www.newhaven.edu/
University of California - Riverside	California	http://www.ucr.edu/
Universiyt of New Hampshire (Pre UG & Pre Masters)	New Hampshire	http://www.unh.edu/undergrad-catalog/programs.cfm?id=8
University of North Alabama	Alabama	https://www.una.edu/
University of Hartford	Hartfort, CT	http://www.hartford.edu/
University of Indianapolis	Indiana	http://www.uindy.edu/
University of Rhode Island	Rhode Island	http://www.uri.edu/
University of South Florida	Florida	http://www.usf.edu/
University of South Carolina (Pre UG)	Carolina	http://www.sc.edu/
University of Mount Union	Ohio	https://www.mountunion.edu/
University of Montana	Montana	http://www.umt.edu/
University of the Potomac	Virginia	https://potomac.edu/admissions/international-students/
University of Toledo	Ohio	http://www.utoledo.edu/
US University	California	http://www.usuniversity.edu/
Western Illinois University	Illinois	http://www.wiu.edu/
Weber State University	Utah	http://www.weber.edu/
West Texas A & M University	Texas	http://www.wtamu.edu/
Western Kentucky University	Kentucky	https://www.wku.edu/
Wichita State University	Wichita	http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/
Western New England University	Massachusetts	http://www1.wne.edu/
Widener University	Pennsylvania	http://www.widener.edu/
Wright State University	Ohio	https://www.wright.edu/
Wheelock College (Only for UG)	Boston	http://www.wheelock.edu/ug-admissions-leadership
Webster University	Missouri	http://www.webster.edu/
Westcliff University	California	http://www.westcliff.edu/