This visit gives the student an insight into American life in New York, Boston and Washington DC.

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.

We visit four great American universities, and we take a look at how the American system works for local and overseas students.

In New York, we get to know Manhattan. In Washington, we see the centres of power in the Capitol and the White House and speak to people who can tell us what it’s like to live and work there. In Boston, we visit Harvard and MIT and learn a bit of American history.

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

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