To find suitable universities, use the guidelines for Choosing a US University in the Beginner's Guide to Undergraduate Study in the US . Another good source of information is the Internet since most universities now have their own Web sites. Start with Links for US Study . Another alternative is to apply via a placement programme, which may be able to find a place for you and make all the general arrangements for you. Entry can be for one month, one semester or one academic year.
Entry can be for one semester, one academic year or in a summer programme.
For information on summer programmes, please see our Summer Study Programmes web page and the sample list of summer programmes . Summer programmes can also be found on the Internet through the home page of the corresponding university. Generally, programmes run for a summer, semester or entire academic year. It is far easier to go with an established exchange programme organised by your UK university than to apply to US universities directly. Exchanges are normally run by the International Office or possibly the American Studies department, if there is one at your UK university.