关于 美高梅 and 关于 奥兰多
关于 美高梅
Valencia was named the best two-year college in the United States as the winner of the 2012 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. It has one of the highest graduation rates in the country and provides guaranteed transfer to a four-year Florida state university, including the University of Central Florida.
Whether your goal is to transfer to a four-year university, complete a career program, or simply improve your English, Valencia has the solution for you. 温度超过100度 programs to choose from, and an Intensive English Program, Valencia will provide you with an excellent educational experience. Our international student services team will support your needs with advising, workshops, programming opportunities, and a chance to meet new friends.
- Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
- Top rated honors program - James and Dayle L. 塞内夫荣誉学院
- Small class sizes and dedicated faculty
- Comprehensive Intensive English Program - accepts all levels of English
- Affordable tuition - 40% less than at a state university
- Academic support, including libraries, labs, writing center and tutoring
- Dedicated international student student success coaches and counselors
- More than 60 nations represented within Valencia's student body
关于 奥兰多, Florida USA
Ever changing and growing, 奥兰多 possesses many diverse features that seamlessly mesh in one ideal destination. Theme parks and first-rate tourist attractions stand alongside a wide array of cultural venues, promising something for everyone. 奥兰多 is known as "The City Beautiful." Lush landscaping and pristine natural areas are accompanied by more than 300 lakes and rivers, wildlife-filled preserves and parks, and well-manicured public spaces and gardens. Dining options are plentiful as well, and restaurants range from casual to upscale, economical to pricey, and fast food 对美食.
位置
Orange County is the region's most populous county and includes the city of 奥兰多 as well as 12 other incorporated cities. The county sits in the approximate center of the state, midway between Jacksonville and Miami. 圣. Petersburg-Tampa区域 on the Gulf of Mexico and Daytona Beach on the Atlantic Ocean are easy drives. 两个 of the state's major highways, Interstate 4 (east-west) and the Florida Turnpike (north-south), intersect just outside 奥兰多.
Education and Business
Orange County is home to the second largest university in the nation (one of the top research universities), one of the top ten research parks in the country, one of only two National Entrepreneur Centers, a world-class international airport, and an all new Medical City which includes the UCF College of Medicine that opened in 2009. 地铁 奥兰多 has become a hub for corporate divisions, association and U.S. 操作 headquarters, and has a strong international presence. In addition to Mitsubishi and Siemens divisions, there are over 120 other foreign-based companies in 奥兰多.
人口统计资料
The greater 奥兰多 area has a population of just over two million residents. 三分之二 of our residents are under the age of 44, and nearly one- third have obtained a college 学位. People from all backgrounds and walks of life call 奥兰多 home.
天气
The weather in 奥兰多 can be cold in the winter (low 30 学位s) to hot in the summer （最高95度）. The coldest months are usually December through February, but temperatures average about 50 学位s. Humidity can still be high in the winter months, but rainfall 是最小的. The summer brings lots of rain, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. 天气 can be very unpredictable during the summer, so always carry an umbrella! Ironically, you should also always carry a sweater or jacket because classrooms can be very cold due to the air conditioning.
June through December is the official hurricane season, but September is the peak 时间 佛罗里达飓风. While they do not hit every year, you should be aware that there is always the possibility of a hurricane and know how to prepare.
Another thing to keep in mind is allergy season. Pollen counts can get very high in 奥兰多，所以看 过敏警告 如果需要.