Northampton is a historical city and was named by King John (1629-1703). In Northampton Look Park, The Botanic Gardens, Academy of music, Forbes library and Connecticut River are the main points of interest. The city is serviced by various public, community and private higher education institutions.

Interdisciplinary studies give students the flexibility to create a program or major that draws from multiple fields of study. Often, these programs are organized around a particular theme, question, or research topic that interests the student.

The USA remains the world’s most popular destination for international students. Universities in the US dominate the world rankings and the country also offers a wide variety of exciting study locations. State university systems are partially subsidized by state governments, and may have many campuses spread around the state, with hundreds of thousands of students.

A preparatory year is designed to get students ready for their first year at a university. This year can consist of taking a number of courses that will prove to be useful once your traditional education begins.