This visit gives the student an insight into American life by visiting Florida.

The United States of America is by most measures the world’s most successful country. When its economy is strong, the whole world is richer. It also has the world’s most powerful armed forces so, when it is at peace, the whole world is safer. Above all, this world-leading country is a democratic country where the people decide who rules them and, within the broadest boundaries, its citizens can say what they like and do what they like.

Despite all of its success there are well-known problems with the US government and big divisions in American society. This visit takes in the successes, the crises, the great achievements and the serious issues in the United States today in the microcosm of the State of Florida.

We visit the world-famous city of Miami, and explore its tourism, its Latin heritage and meet some of its rich and poor citizens. We move on to do some volunteering in the Everglades National Park before discovering the Florida Keys. Finally, we head to central Florida, to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and to the great entertainment centre of Orlando.

We admire America’s many stunning successes but we do not back away from discussing its numerous challenges. This visit to Florida is a rollercoaster!

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