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to see how the diverse history has shaped the cultural
identity of the country as a whole, by visiting some
of the landmarks that draw from Hispanic, Asian and
Native American heritage. Undoubtedly, the most
alluring city in the whole country has to be The Big
Apple. You could easily spend an entire year living in
New York City and still not get a chance to see and
experience all that it has to offer. With its diverse
nightlife, countless iconic landmarks and varied
arts scene, the city is an essential destination on
anyone’s trip to the country, no many how long or
short your stay is.
The United States is more than just skyscrapers
though. It’s also home to some of the most
beautiful scenery on Earth, meaning that the more
adventurous traveller can find plenty of life-changing
things to experience outside of the country’s urban
expanses. The most notable mention remains the
Grand Canyon, boasting a timeless natural beauty
that can’t be emphasised enough. The endless stretch
of cliff-faces and crevices can be found in Arizona
and is one of the most astonishing landscapes in
the world. Take a trip towards the west coast to visit
California and you’ll come to Yosemite National
Park, an amazing panorama of gorgeous wildlife and
towering mountains that stretch for miles.
Focusing more on the east coast of the country,
Niagara Falls is a geological wonder located right
on the border of the US and Canada. Its three
majestic waterfalls enchant visitors year after
year and remains one of the most popular tourist
attractions in the state of New York. The United
States is also famed for its highways that seem to
extend across the horizon. Many of these roads,
including the legendary Route 66, are filled with a
multitude of small towns and bizarre attractions for
you to discover the ‘real’ American life.
Chances are, if you’re staying in the United States
for a prolonged period of time, you’ll need some
sort of income. Fittingly, for a country that prides
itself on its population’s ability to work hard, there
is a multitude of different ways of earning money
in an enjoyable setting. Working as a counsellor at
one of the country’s many summer camps is a great
way of meeting others (many of whom are also new
to the U.S.) during your stay, whilst taking a job as
a ski-instructor is very popular during the winter
months. For those wanting to improve their career
opportunities while exploring the country, a number
of paid and unpaid internships are also available for
young people to gain skills in their desired profession.
It’s recommended that you arrange employment
before you begin your stay as becoming eligible to
work in the country isn’t always a straightforward
process (more on that later), but it’s well worth
the effort to reap the benefits, both monetary and
personal, of working in the United States.
ONE OF THE MAIN
ATTRACTIONS IS THE
COUNTLESS NUMBER
OF ICONIC CITIES IT HAS
SCATTERED AROUND ITS
HUGE LAND MASS.
Yosemite National Park
Niagara Falls
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to see how the diverse history has shaped the cultural
identity of the country as a whole, by visiting some
of the landmarks that draw from Hispanic, Asian and
Native American heritage. Undoubtedly, the most
alluring city in the whole country has to be The Big
Apple. You could easily spend an entire year living in
New York City and still not get a chance to see and
experience all that it has to offer. With its diverse
nightlife, countless iconic landmarks and varied
arts scene, the city is an essential destination on
anyone’s trip to the country, no many how long or
short your stay is.
The United States is more than just skyscrapers
though. It’s also home to some of the most
beautiful scenery on Earth, meaning that the more
adventurous traveller can find plenty of life-changing
things to experience outside of the country’s urban
expanses. The most notable mention remains the
Grand Canyon, boasting a timeless natural beauty
that can’t be emphasised enough. The endless stretch
of cliff-faces and crevices can be found in Arizona
and is one of the most astonishing landscapes in
the world. Take a trip towards the west coast to visit
California and you’ll come to Yosemite National
Park, an amazing panorama of gorgeous wildlife and
towering mountains that stretch for miles.
Focusing more on the east coast of the country,
Niagara Falls is a geological wonder located right
on the border of the US and Canada. Its three
majestic waterfalls enchant visitors year after
year and remains one of the most popular tourist
attractions in the state of New York. The United
States is also famed for its highways that seem to
extend across the horizon. Many of these roads,
including the legendary Route 66, are filled with a
multitude of small towns and bizarre attractions for
you to discover the ‘real’ American life.
Chances are, if you’re staying in the United States
for a prolonged period of time, you’ll need some
sort of income. Fittingly, for a country that prides
itself on its population’s ability to work hard, there
is a multitude of different ways of earning money
in an enjoyable setting. Working as a counsellor at
one of the country’s many summer camps is a great
way of meeting others (many of whom are also new
to the U.S.) during your stay, whilst taking a job as
a ski-instructor is very popular during the winter
months. For those wanting to improve their career
opportunities while exploring the country, a number
of paid and unpaid internships are also available for
young people to gain skills in their desired profession.
It’s recommended that you arrange employment
before you begin your stay as becoming eligible to
work in the country isn’t always a straightforward
process (more on that later), but it’s well worth
the effort to reap the benefits, both monetary and
personal, of working in the United States.
ONE OF THE MAIN
ATTRACTIONS IS THE
COUNTLESS NUMBER
OF ICONIC CITIES IT HAS
SCATTERED AROUND ITS
HUGE LAND MASS.
Yosemite National Park
Niagara Falls
