USA: population, cities Population Population According to Countryaah website, the USA now has a population of around 330 million (2020). Ethnic groups The United States is a melting pot of many nations and ethnic groups. The country’s population is made up of: Caucasians (Europeans) approx. 70% Afro-Americans approx. 11% Latinos approx. 12% Asians approx 4%… Read More »
US 60 Begin Alleghany End Virginia Beach Length 312 mi Length 502 km Route West Virginia West Virginia – Lexington: Lexington Good view Amherst Dillwyn Powhatan Richmond Williamsburg Hampton Norfolk Virginia Beach According to citypopulationreview.com, US 60 is a US Highway in the US state of Virginia. The road forms an east-west route through… Read More »
Texas is not exactly known for its beaches, but the fact is that the Texan Riviera is 560 km long – and in addition to the first-class sandy bays it can come up with all sorts of surprises: for example with the Padre Island National Seashore, Mustang Island, the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge , Barrier… Read More »
In the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in northern California’s Golden State is still active Mount Lassen, which last erupted in the early 1800s. Visitors will not only find breathtaking scenery here, but also a wondrous world of bubbling, hissing and bubbling mud pools and earth vents. Until 1914 Lassen Peak was the primary landmark… Read More »
Most attractions in and near the French Quarter are within easy walking distance. New Orleans also has a good public transportation system. There are buses everywhere. While you could spend weeks in New Orleans and still discover something new, here is a list of ‘must sees’ in and around the historic downtown area. French Quarter… Read More »
According to topschoolsintheusa, Las Vegas is no ordinary city – not even when it comes to sightseeing. While hotels in other metropolises usually only represent the starting point for exploring the city, in Las Vegas they are the undisputed stars. Here are some highlights: Aria Resort & Casino One of the newest hotel complexes on… Read More »
Wide tundra, seemingly endless valleys and wild river courses alternate with gigantic mountain ranges, narrow canyons, deep fjords and Nordic rainforest. Alaska is home to more than 3,000 rivers, three million lakes and 17 of the tallest mountains in the United States. Among them is Denali (Mount McKinley), which at 6,194 meters is also the… Read More »
Although there are many ways to get to know this mountain range – the most attractive is still to visit the national park established in 1915. Busy year-round, Rocky Mountain National Park is known for its views of the mighty Rocky Mountain range and wildlife. According to topmbadirectory, the park includes over 110 peaks over… Read More »
Nevada: it’s always a special experience. Actually, of course, all of Las Vegas (at least the center) is one big attraction. Walking or driving on The Srip you fall from one surprise to another. There is no place in the world where hotels are considered places of interest and public transport has placed its stops… Read More »
Lifeguard towers, endless sandy beaches and azure blue water: Miami is all about the beautiful beaches. You will always find a spot on a beach that suits your mood at that moment. Whether you feel like watching the many tourists on a lively beach or prefer a quiet, secluded spot, Miami offers it all. Family… Read More »
According to Bestitude, the state of California, also known as the Golden State, is one of the most visited states in Western America , offering both bustling cities and beautiful natural parks. California is one of the fifty states of the United States of America and a California vacation is very versatile. It is stretched… Read More »
State Route 115 in Colorado SR-115 Get started Canon City End Colorado Springs Length 47 mi Length 76 km Route Canon CityFlorence Penrose Colorado Springs According to topschoolsintheusa, State Route 115, commonly known as State Highway 115 or SH 115 is a state route in the U.S. state of Colorado. The road forms a north-south… Read More »
Do you want to know when is the best time to travel to Orlando? You can determine the best time to travel to a destination based on the weather and climate. In addition, there are other factors that are not directly related to the weather and that can influence the best travel periods for a… Read More »
Houston Museum Quarter (Houston, USA) – expositions, opening hours, address, phone numbers, official website. 20 museums, galleries and cultural centers on an area of 2 km² – all this is the Museum Quarter of Houston, located on the site of a former wasteland of the 1970s. A tourist who finds himself in the space capital… Read More »
New York Public Library (USA) – description, history, location. Exact address, phone number, website. Reviews of tourists, photos and videos. The white marble building on Fifth Avenue is the main building of the New York Public Library, the remaining 86 branches are scattered throughout Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island. It was organized at the… Read More »
US statistics identifies 9 areas of the Bureau of the Census. Historically, the division of the country into 3 main regions – North, South and West. US statistics classify cities as settlements with a population of St. 25 thousand. 226 million Americans (over 80% of the population) live in cities, 55.5 million live in rural… Read More »
Proper preparation for US Valentine’s Day Many Americans mark Valentine’s Day in their calendars months in advance in order to have enough time to prepare. This includes the following: Asking someone out on a Valentine’s date Tinker Valentine’s cards (including purchase of materials) Write poetry or do research Find the right Valentine’s Day outfit Find… Read More »
Even before starting my studies, I knew that I would like to spend part of my studies abroad. When I enrolled in the industrial engineering course at the Ulm / Neu-Ulm universities of applied sciences in August 2007, it was already clear to me that I would go abroad at least once during my studies.… Read More »
My stay in the USA and especially in California was a wonderful experience that I will never forget. A stay abroad is an experience that everyone should have once. California is a beautiful state with a lot to experience. Above all, San Francisco is a city with a lot of different things to see. The… Read More »
Preparation As part of my dual studies, it is compulsory to complete a semester abroad. Because of the thesis I had previously written, I only had 3 months to go abroad. It was clear to me that I would go to an English-speaking country and because I think American English is the most beautiful, I… Read More »
1. Application process for a scholarship at the DAAD Applying for a scholarship at the DAAD requires a lot of commitment and perseverance. First of all, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the offers on the DAAD website in order to focus on relevant offers and apply for them in accordance with the guidelines… Read More »
Hello, my name is Stefan and in the fall of 2009 I studied for a quarter at the CSU. I chose this university because of its proximity to San Francisco and because both business and economics courses can be taken. In my experience report I would mainly like to go into the study and the… Read More »
I spent the Fall Quarter 2015 from September to December as an ALP (American Language Program) at California State University East Bay, near San Francisco. Small note: As of the 2018 semester, the CSUEB will convert to a semester division instead of a quarter division. Why did I choose the university and how did the… Read More »
I took a total of three courses at the university, all in the business area. Financial management, operations management and an entrepreneurship course “Establishing a small business”. The last course in particular is highly recommended. I had a great teacher and there were many alternative ways to get a good grade besides an exam. The… Read More »
Information on the application process 1.Preparations I applied to CSUEB through MicroEDU, which went smoothly. MicroEDU gave me all the information I needed for my stay abroad. 1.1 Insurance We were only obliged to take out health insurance abroad. I completed mine via the following link: www.protrip.de/95356, because there, among other things, a return transport… Read More »
Arrival and acclimatization phase In my opinion, the best way to get to somewhere else is to approach the matter without expectation or to prepare for the worst in your mind. In this case, I can say that none of these expectations or fears have come true. But let’s start at the beginning: In order… Read More »
The application I will start at the very beginning with my experience report. After I had already finished school it was clear to me that I would like to spend a semester abroad in the USA during my studies, it was only a matter of time before I came across MicroEDU. After visiting the website… Read More »
To get to the heart of the semester abroad: DO IT !. There is only one such possibility. Application process: I thought about not going abroad beforehand because the application process will be too complicated and difficult. In retrospect, this thought turned out to be “wrong”. MicroEDU has very, very good documents for the application… Read More »
Of course, anyone who talks about New York City must also talk about the Brooklyn Bridge. Because this engineering miracle from the 19th century is simply part of a visit to the world metropolis as a landmark and is a popular motif for photographers from all over the world. After all, it is one of… Read More »
My experience with MicroEDU began when I spontaneously went to one of the many events in Münster, with the sober expectation that a semester abroad in the USA would probably be prohibitive (I think I’m not the only student who is short of money;-)). I was quickly convinced of the opposite when I heard that… Read More »