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Life in America

The population of America is 311,000,000 and the US is also one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world. There is an ethnic minority of 37% of the nation’s total population.

The US does not have an official language, but the majority of the population speaks English. The Spanish language is the second most common language.

There are approximately 337 different languages spoken meaning every language and culture in the world has some representation in America.

And you may have heard of living the ‘American Dream’. As defined by James Truslow Adams in 1931, ‘life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement’

Love shopping? New York is a shopper's paradise.
Browse New York State malls, antique shops and food stores, visit the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty. Need inspiration - have a look at the following website http://iloveny.com

The Americans love their sport. The nation’s favourite sport is American football, Baseball, basketball and ice hockey also features strongly.
Fancy following some local teams then check out the following:
Buffalo Bills – American Football
New York Knicks – Basketball
Buffalo Sabres – Ice Hockey
New York Yankees - Baseball

The US boasts the city that never sleeps so you are sure to find somewhere to go, but every city and larger town offers a vibrant clubbing scene
Check out what’s going on in your area: https://www.gapyear.com/north-america/united-states-america/nightlife-in-the-usa

If you fancy seeing the latest blockbuster most large towns have a cinema, if you use you student ID most offer discounted prices. Regal Movies www.regmovies.com, AMC Theatres www.amctheatres.com.

If you are in New York why not catch a Broadway show. Details of what is showing can be found here at: www.broadway.com