Student Trips to the USA
Student trips to America provide a wealth of learning opportunities for college students. With its mammoth size and global pulling power, a visit to the USA is a must for any international study trip. The US is almost as large as the whole of Europe, and many states are bigger than the whole of the UK! Visiting a different state can be as exhilarating as visiting an entirely different country.
Why the United States is an excellent destination for your student trips
America is a fantastic trip destination, with a vast array of locations to explore, offering something students will always find interesting and fun. The US provides diverse and impactful learning opportunities, from buzzing cities and tourist hotspots to the capital of world politics.
Experience the vibrant Big Apple
Our most popular destination for a study tour in the US is undoubtedly New York City. This incredible city is known for being vibrant, fast-paced, and always at the forefront of finance, fashion, and all forms of art. Iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park feature on any visitor's must-see attractions list, making it a dynamic hub for various subjects of study.
Learn about history and politics in Washington, D.C.
A college trip to Washington, D.C. offers profound political and historical relevance, making it great for a standalone or multi-centre educational visit. This capital city is home to an array of monuments and museums; your students may get to see the Declaration of Independence or stand on Lincoln's Memorial steps, truly sensing US history.
Other significant sites include Capitol Hill, the Washington Monument, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Library of Congress, and the Smithsonian Institution. This offers much for students studying anything from geography and history to fine art.
Discover West Coast glamour and innovation
On the West Coast, your students can embark on an action-packed Los Angeles college trip, also known as the City of Angels or La La Land. This city is world-renowned for being the home of Hollywood and makes for an enjoyable visit, particularly for students of film, media studies, and performing arts.
Students can follow in the footsteps of Hollywood Greats, giving them an inspirational visit with memories to last a lifetime. Additionally, computing and business students can significantly benefit from going to Silicon Valley and exploring the wealth of technology companies based here.
Whatever your subject, a student visit to the USA will offer an unrivalled opportunity to discover more about the world’s most influential superpower.
7 must-see and do’s for students visiting America
Planning a student trip to the USA involves selecting key experiences that deliver educational value and lasting memories. This list highlights essential places and activities that showcase America’s diverse offerings for college and university groups:
- Experience the Icon of New York City: Your students can stand in awe of the iconic Statue of Liberty, a powerful symbol of freedom, before ascending the legendary Empire State Building for breathtaking panoramic views across Manhattan's famous skyline. These landmarks offer a true sense of New York's grandeur and historical significance.
- Immerse yourself in Central Park (New York City): Discover the vast urban oasis that is Central Park, a famous green lung in the heart of the "Big Apple." This expansive park is not just for relaxation but also a hub for culture, recreation, and people-watching, providing insights into New York life and landscape architecture.
- Explore the political heart at Lincoln's Memorial & Capitol Hill (Washington D.C.): In Washington D.C., students can feel the weight of history by standing on the steps of Lincoln's Memorial, a profound symbol of unity. A visit to Capitol Hill offers a direct look at the epicentre of U.S. politics and governance.
- Dive into knowledge at the Smithsonian Institution (Washington D.C.): The Smithsonian Institution offers an unparalleled collection of museums, from natural history to air and space, providing immense educational value across countless subjects. Students can spend hours exploring its vast and diverse exhibits, truly engaging with American and global knowledge.
- Step into the world of Hollywood (Los Angeles): On the West Coast, students of film, media, and performing arts will find Hollywood a captivating destination. Explore the heart of the entertainment industry and follow in the footsteps of cinematic legends, gaining inspiring insights into the world of film production and media.
- Uncover Tech Innovation in Silicon Valley (West Coast): For computing and business students, a visit to Silicon Valley offers a unique opportunity to explore the wealth of technology companies based here. It's the global epicentre of innovation, providing firsthand exposure to the companies shaping our digital future.
- Discover the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Washington D.C.): This impactful museum offers a profound and sobering educational experience, vital for students studying history, ethics, and human rights, providing a powerful testament to a critical period in global history.
Our range of college trips to the USA
Our college and sixth form tours to the USA cover a fantastic range of subjects, making them the perfect accompaniment to any A-Level or Further Education curriculum. Check out our selection of America student trips below, or get in touch with our team to discuss a more bespoke offering for your sixth form class.
Los Angeles student trips
We have a brief introduction to particular trips you may want to take in LA below, but there is more detailed information about student trips to Los Angeles on our LA college trips page.
English, Drama & Performing Arts
From studio workshops to theatre tours, the heart of the movie industry cannot fail to inspire students of English, drama and performing arts, giving them a wealth of first-hand experience. Take a look at our English, drama and performing arts student trips to LA.
Media & Film Studies
A sprawling metropolis and home to the stars. Los Angeles is the epicentre of glitz and glamour but has plenty more to offer if you scratch beneath the surface for your media and film students. Learn more about our media and film student trips to LA.
New York student trips
We offer a wide range of college and university trips to New York. This is one of our most popular student trips to America and it's easy to see why!
Architecture
Famous for its skyline, New York is home to some of the first ever skyscrapers, making it the perfect location to visit with architecture students. We provide immersive architecture college trips to New York to help you make the most of this city's incredible highrises and architectural design.
Art & Design
Students on an educational art & design trip to New York will be in awe of the fabulous array of art galleries and museums that the city has to offer.
Business Studies
Students on a business studies trip to New York will be able to soak up the city’s unique atmosphere as they visit educational points of interest.
Computer Science
A combination of workshops, tours and museums around the city prove New York to be a great destination for computer science students to visit. Learn more about our computer science student trips to New York.
Cultural Trips
The fast-paced, vibrant city of New York has a great choice of must-see attractions including Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Broadway and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This offers groups on cultural student trips to New York an experience they'll never forget.
English, Drama & Performing Arts
Famous for being home to Broadway, New York is an ideal destination for English, drama & performing arts students. Learn more about our subject-linked trips to New York here.
Fashion & Textiles
Home to some incredible museums and galleries including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Design Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art, there is a wealth of inspiration for your fashion & textiles students to be found throughout New York. Take a look at our fashion and textiles study trips to New York to see what's on offer.
Hair & Beauty
New York, the city that never sleeps, plays host to a selection of globally-known salons, international make-up brands, fashion shows and more. This makes the city a great destination for a hair & beauty study trip!
History
New York has a rich history; with historical buildings that have significant links to the past. Take a look at our history student trips to New York to see what your students could learn.
Law & Politics
Teach students about the U.S. legal system and political background in an exciting way on one of our law and politics trips to New York.
Media & Film Studies
With the Museum of Moving Image, NBC Studio Tour and New York Film Academy, New York presents a great choice of visits for media & film students. Learn more about our media and film studies trips to New York.
Photography
Take advantage of the city's incredible skyline, architecture and cultural landmarks on a photography study trip in New York.
Psychology & Sociology
Book a psychology & sociology trip to New York to help college students explore themes of social influence and memory through New York’s excellent museums and memorials.
Public Services
A public services student trip to New York will allow your college class to gain an insight into the feted New York City police and fire departments.
Religious Studies
Explore this multi-cultural city on a religious studies trip to New York, so students can gain an invaluable insight into different faiths.
Urban Planning
New York City's constant developments provide fantastic educational opportunities for urban planning students. Learn more about our urban planning student trips to New York.
Silicon Valley student trips
We can create a bespoke student trip to Silicon Valley based on your needs and requirements.
Computer Science
San Francisco’s Silicon Valley, the most innovative region in the world is home to the technology powerhouses of Facebook and Google. This city will inspire the next generation of programmers and coders and is the perfect destination for a computer science study trip.
Washington DC student trips
We offer a wide range of college and university trips to Washington DC. Please contact our team for more information.
Art & Design
During an art & design study tour to Washington DC, a visit to the Smithsonian Institution to see some of the world’s greatest works of art spread across a number of themed museums and the sculpture gardens is a must.
Cultural
Washington DC's grand buildings, parks and monuments present a calm and ordered façade, the antithesis of the political debates and scandals that take place within, making it a fascinating destination for a cultural study tour. Learn more about our cultural student trips to Washington DC of our USA student trips.
Economics
Without a doubt, the city’s political significance dominates the Washington landscape and as arguably one of the world’s most powerful capital cities, it provides plenty of inspiration for economics students. Take a look at our economics student trips to Washington.
History
The capital city is home to an array of monuments and museums that are perfect for history students to explore. Your class have the opportunity to see the declaration of independence or stand on Lincoln’s Memorial steps, for a sense of standing in the steps of US history. Learn more here.
Law & Politics
Washington DC is the decision-making capital of arguably the most powerful country in the world and will provide plenty of opportunities to students of law & politics. Learn more about our law and politics trips to Washington.
West Coast student trips
The West Coast of America is comprised of an array of breathtaking natural wonders, world-famous landmarks and star-studded streets. Book a student trip to America's West Coast to take advantage of all of this and more.
Geography, Geology & Environmental Science
The cities and landscapes of the USA's West Coast offer a wealth of captivating visits of world-class proportions. Take your class on a geography, geology and environmental science trip to the West Coast to explore these incredible geographical wonders.
Cultural
Cultural study trips to the West Coast of America are simply unforgettable. The glittering cities of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco offer diversity, glamour and a sprinkling of movie magic that cannot fail to impress.
Photography
The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park have earned the area the title of America's 'Golden West' and offer fantastic landscapes for students of photography to capture.
Our range of university trips to the USA...
We’re a one-stop shop for your university group travel package to the USA.
Whether you’re looking for a travel package, or a comprehensive subject-linked itinerary, we’ll work with you to pull together exactly what you need.
We've created group travel packages to the USA across a broad spectrum of subjects including: art, architecture & landscape architecture, business management, computer science, fashion management & marketing, geography, geology & environmental science, history, law & politics, photography, digital media and accounting.
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Preferential group travel rates for flights to the USA, plus increased flexibility & convenience:
Seats are secured with an initial deposit, the full fare is not required when you book.
Passenger names don’t need to be confirmed upfront & can be switched at a later date.
For certain periods we also offer guaranteed preferential rates with key airline partners meaning we’ll guarantee the quoted fare and seats until you’re ready to book.
Centrally-located accommodation at preferential group rates
Our room rates are guaranteed, so you can reserve your beds while confirming your passenger numbers.
Pre-booked visits & attractions - planned around your own group activities
Through our partners based in the USA we’ll pre-book tickets at top visits and attractions at preferential group rates, we’ll plan these visits to fit around your own schedule. USA trip highlights include Central Park, Lincoln Centre, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Universal Studios, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Paramount Studios, Hollywood Boulevard and Warner Bros Studios.
Services available from StudyLink in the USA:
• Airport transfers
• Pre-booked meals at a range of restaurants
• Local Guides for key visits & walking tours
• Pre-booked & pre-paid subway tickets
- Support from one of our dedicated group travel Account Executives with excellent knowledge of the USA
- A one-stop shop for your student group travel package to the USA
- Multiple quote options to help you make the best value choice for your group
- Preferential rates with airlines, hotels & hostels, rail & other transport options & flexible flight booking options – reserve seats for longer than if you book direct
- On-the-ground support & assistance from our representatives in the USA
- Convenient and time-saving online travel technologies
- Risk management services for complete peace of mind
- External accreditations providing reassurance, including ABTA, ATOL & IATA licences
Price promise - we’ll beat any like-for-like quote ![]()
We’ll also beat any like-for-like quote to ensure you get the most competitive price for your travel requirements.
What our customers are saying about us...
"Hotel is perfect - amazing location and reception size...a true NYC experience. Thank you StudyLink. The trip was everything we hoped for and your patience with passenger number changes. Everything ran smoothly and it was a great adventure."
Mr Derek Johnson, Director of School at West Suffolk College
"Annabelle was very pleasant, friendly and helpful. We had a few changes to deal with along the way such as increasing the group size by ten and this was all dealt with very smoothly. The online My Tour Manager was very easy to use and helpful. It was always easy to contact Anabelle who dealt patiently with all our queries and requests."
Ms Norma Kennedy, Textiles Teacher at Godalming College
Speak to one of our Group Travel Account Executives
A dedicated Account Executive will manage your tour organisation from start to finish. Our dedicated team has years of travel experience and will provide a complete solution for your group travel requirements. They’ll use their knowledge of the USA and group travel expertise to create a custom itinerary for you. Whether you’re looking for a travel package or a comprehensive curriculum-linked itinerary, your Account Executive will work with you to pull together exactly what you need.
College trips to America freqeuently asked questions
Will students be safe on a student trip to America?
Safety is our number one priority for groups student trips to America. We have a Safety Management System that is audited by an external company for an unbiased view of our safety processes.
What subjects are covered in college and university trips to the USA?
College and university trips to the USA cover a wide range of subjects. Some of the subjects include art, architecture, business management, computer science, fashion management and marketing, geography, geology, environmental science, history, law, politics, photography, digital media, and accounting. The trips can be tailored to specific curriculum needs and interests.
What services does Studylink provide in the USA?
StudyLink offers various services in the USA to support university study tours. These services include airport transfers, pre-booked meals at a range of restaurants, local guides for key visits and walking tours, and pre-booked and pre-paid subway tickets.
