You may be dreaming of studying in the U.S.A. for a long time, or may be you have discovered that you need to improve your English in order to continue your studies or career. USA has a very advanced education system that varies greatly across the country. It might be better to think of the country in smaller terms, perhaps by region like north-east, north-west, south-west, deep south and mid-west. The US has the largest number of universities in the world and currently has seven out of the top ten World University Rankings - Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale, Stanford, Caltech, Berkeley and Princeton. In total there are literally hundreds of public and private higher education establishments offering a range of courses that you could barely imagine. The first trick is to work out the kind of courses that you'd like to do and then bear in mind the cost. Some private institutions charge thousands and thousands of dollars while others, such as community colleges, prevalent all over the country, are significantly less expensive. U.S. universities may differ from those in our country in several ways. For one thing, classes are generally small. There may be as few as ten to twenty students in a class. While in class, students are encouraged and expected to contribute to the discussion. Professors meet with students in their offices or even share coffee or meals with them. The close relationship between students and faculty serves to motivate students and fosters a personal approach to the curriculum. Most U.S. university students live on or near the school campus. When you are studying in the U.S.A., you will have many opportunities to join planned and informal activities, spending your leisure and study hours with other students. This will enhance your language skills. From your fellow students you will learn about U.S. culture and about all the other diverse cultures represented on any U.S. campus.