USA: political system According to DISEASESLEARNING.COM, the official name of the country is: United States of America The US political system rests primarily on the following three pillars: Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the American Constitution. They were passed by Congress on September 25, 1789 and ratified… Read More »
US 69 Begin Port Arthur End Denison Length 352 mi Length 566 km Route Port Arthur freeway Nall Street Netherlands Avenue Spurlock Road FM 3514 Twin City Highway Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Highland Avenue Port Arthur Road Florida Avenue 4th Street Fannett Road College Street Downtown Beaumont 11th Street Lucas Drive Dowlen Road… Read More »
The state of Texas stretches nearly 1,000 miles east to west. The extent from north to south is even greater. Texas is not only the second largest state after Alaska, but also one of the most populous with 25 million inhabitants. Its past as an independent nation has made Texans proud and freedom-loving citizens to… Read More »
Along Lassen Volcanic Park Highway The main portion of the park is located on the 48-kilometer Lassen Volcanic National Highway, which connects the northwest to Lake Manzanita to the southwest of the park. Part of the road, which is elevated over long stretches, runs through a dense forest area. Numerous vantage points with parking spaces… Read More »
According to timedictionary, New Orleans residents pride themselves on their cuisine. And rightly so. Among the addresses with culinary delights that should not be missed are: Antoine’s Restaurant Excellent restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. For more than 160 years it has been a magnet for tourists and locals who want to enjoy the finest French… Read More »
The history of the founding of this breathtaking metropolis, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the whole USA, is extraordinary: The Hoover Dam provided cheap electricity and Nevada’s quite liberal gambling legislation provided a good basis. The dam was finished in 1935, the first hotel arrived in 1941, and just under five… Read More »
The almost 5,000 soul community of Homer is located in the southwest of the Kenai Peninsula, at the northern end of Kachemak Bay. A narrow tongue of land created by earthquakes stretches far into Kachemak Bay. Also known as ‘Homer Spit’, this 6.5 km long headland can be reached from the center of town via… Read More »
In the plain west of the Rocky Mountains, on the Colorado Plateau, you reach Mesa Verde – the culturally and historically most important national park in the USA. Mesa Verde (Spanish for “green board”) is located on a densely forested, green plateau, which gave the park its name. Table Mountain rises up to 600 meters… Read More »
Located on the west coast of the United States, San Francisco, popularly abbreviated Frisco, is the fourth largest city in California after Los Angeles, San Diego , and San Jose. The city is located on a spit of land that separates the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco Bay. Frisco is built on no less than… Read More »
According to deluxesurveillance.com, Orlando is a major tourist destination and is located in central Florida. For those who love excitement and adventure, this destination will be high on the list. From the airport you can easily drive to the best amusement parks in the country. Car Rental At Orlando Airport Orlando International Airport is Florida’s… Read More »
According to Biotionary, Palm Springs is a city located in the Sonoran Desert and part of Riverside County in Western America. A holiday in Palm Springs has a lot to offer, but can also be combined for a tour of California. The city is located about 150 km east of Los Angeles and is the… Read More »
State Route 128 in Colorado SR-128 Get started boulder End Westminster Length 10 mi Length 16 km Route Broomfield Broomfield Westminster According to topschoolsintheusa, State Route 128, commonly known as State Highway 128 or SH 128 is a state route in the U.S. state of Colorado. The road forms an east-west route through the north… Read More »
Do you want to know when is the best time to travel to Everglades? 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 »
Waterfalls Park in Houston (USA) – description, history, location. Exact address, phone number, website. Reviews of tourists, photos and videos. One of the most unusual and spectacular attractions in Houston, Falls Park is located directly opposite the Williams Tower skyscraper in the Uptown business district. The main attraction of the well-groomed park is a large-scale… Read More »
Ellis Island (New York, USA) — description, history, location, reviews, photos and videos. The place from which America itself actually began – multiethnic and free, Ellis’s “island of hopes and tears” is located at the mouth of the Hudson River, in New York Harbor and is the first and largest point for receiving immigrants in… Read More »
Overview The USA – a collage of superlatives – encompasses vast plains, snow-capped mountains, vast forests and unusual rock formations, as well as towering skyscrapers and a breathtaking cultural scene. Seeing the skyline of Manhattan from the ship for the first time is an unforgettable moment, as is the first ride in a yellow cab,… Read More »
Every third Monday in February, Americans celebrate President’s Day – also known as Washington’s Birthday. But where exactly does this US holiday come from and what customs are there? We have put together the most important facts about President’s Day for you. George Washington – 1st President of the USA According to acronymmonster, George Washington… Read More »
I was in the States for a total of 7 months. I had always wanted to stay there, because I wanted to see how people live on such a huge continent and it also looks good on the résumé, especially if you are planning to start an international career 😉 Through MicroEDU I look at… Read More »
… And so I decided to study in the United States for two semesters. First impressions The arrival at SF Airport started with a little shock. My shuttle service to the university no longer existed, so I had to organize a new shuttle for 40 dollars. Many of my friends here have also used the… Read More »
In January 2009 I started planning my semester abroad in the USA. At MicroEDU, I quickly got a great overview of all the universities abroad and then quickly decided on California State University East Bay for cost reasons. It seemed very good from the location (near San Francisco), but the experience reports were also very… Read More »
My master’s degree at Bochum University is linked to a compulsory semester abroad, which I was able to complete either at a partner university or as a so-called free mover. Since it was clear to me from the start that I wanted to spend my semester abroad in the USA and that my home university… Read More »
1. Background information As part of my English studies at the Technical University of Dortmund, I attended various American studies seminars and, as a result, developed my interest in studying abroad in the United States of America. As a prospective English teacher, the focus is not only on language skills, but also on knowledge of… Read More »
I went to CSU East Bay for the Spring Quarter 2016 and overall I had a very good time. Still, I wouldn’t recommend this college to my best friend. I will explain why not in the following. Preparation First of all, a big thank you to MicroEDU. I can only report positive things about the… Read More »
1. Introduction: I completed my master’s semester abroad from September-December 2014 at California State University East Bay (CSUEB) in Hayward near San Francisco (California). How it came about, what I experienced during that time and how I judge the time in retrospect, I will describe in detail in the following. Due to the small number… Read More »
I attended California State University East Bay in Hayward, California from March 20 to June 14, 2009 in the Spring Quarter 2009 and lived in the International Student House on campus. The campus is located on a mountain in the Eastern Bay Area about 28 miles and about 40 minutes from San Francisco (by car!).… Read More »
Preparation In order to organize a stay abroad, it is especially important to start planning early. My goal was to complete a semester abroad in the fourth master’s semester, which is why I started to find out more at the beginning of the first master ’s semester. I also already knew that I was in… Read More »
Dear future CSUEB students, I am studying industrial engineering at the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and spent the 2011 Fall Quarter at CSUEB. Preparation You should prepare for your planned stay abroad at an early stage. I started about three quarters of a year before my stay abroad and decided on the “cheapest” alternative:… Read More »
Preparation During my studies I really wanted to study half a second in the USA, get to know the country and experience the culture. I dealt with the matter at the beginning of my master’s degree in order to go abroad again in the fourth semester (SS 2015). Unfortunately, there was no partner university in… Read More »
A stay abroad is always culturally enriching, especially if, as in my case, the chosen country corresponds to personal and academic interests. Therefore, the academic added value of my semester at the University of California, Davis should be the focus of this report. The extensive planning process, which I initiated in the winter of 2012,… Read More »
Why Boston I am currently studying in Germany at the university of the S-Finanzgruppe as part of the MBA program – that is, part-time. Therefore, a full semester abroad was out of the question for me. After trying out various short semester alternatives (from Vienna to Copenhagen, Hong Kong and Hawaii), I finally ended up… Read More »