United States is one of the most popular destination for English language studies. It attracts many students looking to experience the American way of life.
Studying in the United States is a lifetime experience; in between the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean, the United States offers a wide range of study destinations, counting 50 states. Babel Studies offers many of them, so there is something different for everybody.
Living conditions and cost of living in the U.S. vary greatly depending on location and lifestyle, but in an overall sense, they are similar to what they are in other affluent nations.
What the visitor will notice is that there is a huge range of quality and prices, so you can choose according to your needs and budget.
ATMs are hard to miss, well networked and offer an even cheaper option if your card is setup to use them. Otherwise travellers cheques are almost as good as cash; you'll save yourself hassle and expense if they are in US dollars.
Sample Price Guide:
Source: http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=United+States
Transports
Travelling by coach in United States: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/transport/getting-around
Travelling by train in United States: http://www.amtrak.com/home
http://nzta.govt.nz/planning/process/public-transport/
Book a flight to United States: http://www.skyscanner.net/
Tourism
Visit United States: http://www.usatourist.com/english/index.html
United States hotels guide: http://hotelguides.com/
Do you need a visa
Find your nearest United States Embassy: http://www.usembassy.gov/
http://bogota.usembassy.gov/
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange/student.html#1
Practical information
Currency converter: http://www.oanda.com/convert/cheatsheet
Local weather in: http://www.weather.com/common/drilldown/US.html