Your months of searching for an excellent American college or university may have recently led you to a tough question: What about your social life?

Before you give up on making some amazing memories at your new institution, remember that by enrolling in a northeastern U.S. institution, you have chosen a great place to study where the possibilities for excitement are endless!

The Northeast United States has everything you need. From some of the world’s most powerful business centers and commercial districts, to vastly diverse natural scenery and early American historical sites, you will soon be enjoying exciting experiences while getting a first-rate education.

Out & About
- With such cold winters, it’s easy to overlook the beaches of the Northeast. But these locations are year-round sources of fun and learning. Some companies are taking advantage of the dense whale population in waters off the shores of Massachusetts by offering whale watching tours. Gloucester, Massachusetts, situated between two major whale feeding grounds, is one great spot to view these magnificent mammals.

- If it’s time to take up a new hobby, look no further than Vermont. From Smuggler’s Notch to Pico Mountain and Bromley, skiing is the thing to do—and there are plenty of ways to do it. But the ground doesn’t have to be covered in snow to enjoy this exciting American pastime. In fact, water-skiing usually goes hand in hand with other aquatic adventures.

The Nightlife
- New York might be the city that never sleeps, but just a short distance away, Atlantic City, New Jersey, is the city that’s always on. Of course, you don’t have to squander your college fund in Atlantic City’s infamous casinos; the world-famous Boardwalk, Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm, and the oldest existing Ripley’s Believe It Or Not are but a few of Atlantic City’s safest bets.

- Whether you’re craving a rowdy night out on the town or a quiet dinner date, Portland, Maine, offers a weekend scene with surprising diversity. Clubs and pubs in the downtown district—everything from the Big Easy Blues Club (which features a New Orleans theme) to Iguana’s Lounge (a taste of Florida’s beaches in the Northeast)—put the best of many worlds within short reach.

Field Study
- With such iconic attractions as the White House, Library of Congress, the Capitol, and the National Museum of American History—not to mention the neighboring, gorgeous Shenandoah Valley of Virginia—there is something striking to see (and a lot to learn) at every turn in Washington, DC.

- Looking for something with literary value? Writers, American historians, and weekend travelers alike can marvel at Mark Twain’s 19-room, Tiffany-decorated mansion in Hartford, Connecticut. It was here that Twain was inspired to write such American masterpieces as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.