Minnesota

With over 100 colleges and universities in Minnesota to choose from, students can be assured a quality education and a multitude of study tracks and degree options. There is lots of learning to be done outside of the classroom for students at Minnesota colleges and universities as well. Located on each side of the Mississippi, Minnesota's twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis offer a double dose of cultural activities and events, from theater performances to art galleries to museums to street festivals. Students can also do some hands on exploring at the Science Museum of Minnesota, discuss great works of art at Minnesota Museum of American Art, or study the architecture of the Cathedral of St. Paul. Ethnic tours and historic sites also unveil Minnesota's rich Native American history and diverse people. In fact, the name Minnesota comes from a Dakota Sioux Indian word that translates to "sky-tinted waters."

Students at Minnesota colleges and universities can exercise their bodies as well as their brains thanks to the abundance of outdoor activities available. Ski and snowmobile in the winter months, go golfing and hiking in the warmer weather, and enjoy fishing year round.