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Airfares to the U.S. have risen even more sharply. For budget-conscious travelers who want to visit the U.S., rather than booking expensive flights and incurring various accommodation and travel expenses on a DIY trip, consider joining a study tour. Pack your bags and embark on an educational journey—with professional planning, cost savings, sightseeing opportunities, language skill enhancement, and unforgettable memories all included. There are many study-abroad program providers on the market, so choosing an experienced and distinctive study tour is key for young students to enjoy a fulfilling overseas life experience.

Dreaming of life in big cities like New York or Los Angeles? STAGE Study Abroad manager Lei Xinyi says: “When it comes to the U.S., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and New York are the four top cities preferred by Taiwanese students. Whether you want to explore California theme parks or visit Ivy League schools on the East Coast, a study tour lets you dive deeper into the local culture, not just skim the surface.”

“University of California, Riverside” is a well-known U.S. university located about a one-hour drive from downtown Los Angeles. Its Language Center’s flagship program is a 3-week U.S. culture and conversation course. Homestay families provide daily pick-up and drop-off, and UC Riverside’s faculty are highly experienced. The weekly 15-hour English course combines drama, presentations, group activities, rich cultural lessons, city tours, and theme park trips—making it the best choice for experiencing American culture.

For those who prefer independent learning, why not create a customized self-guided study tour itinerary? Many schools offer summer language-plus programs, such as design, dance, photography, etc. “Every year, we plan exclusive study tour itineraries for many students, and we suggest that after getting used to the language, they can add some independent travel or join foreign English group tours like Contiki or Trafalgar. This allows them to practice their new language skills while also making international friends, making the overall trip more enriching and memorable,” suggests STAGE Study Abroad manager Lei Xinyi.

STAGE Study Abroad partners with many prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada to offer a variety of distinctive study tours. For details, please seehttp://www.studytravel.com.tw/erita/1/studytravel.aspx?keyword=news