Sports make up a considerable portion of the United States economy
and culture. People can be found anywhere in the United States who
are interested in participating in almost any sport. The most
popular sports in the United States are arguably baseball, American
football, basketball, and hockey. Football (called soccer in the
United States) is very popular in secondary schools, colleges, and
universities, but is still in the process of becoming a popular
professional sport. Rugby and cricket are also popular intramural
collegiate sports.
Students less interested in competitive sports are certainly not
left without entertainment. The United States claims the most
successful cinema industry in the world, and if a town or city has a
college or university, then it likely has a movie theater. Movie
tickets usually cost between USD2 and USD15, depending on where you
are in the country and how long the movie has been released.
Most colleges and universities arrange a great deal of on-campus
programming for their students' enjoyment. Comedians, musical
groups, theater troupes, guest lecturers, actors, actresses,
writers, poets, playwrights, stunt teams, and even traveling massage
therapy clinics are regular guests at American institutions of
higher learning.
American institutions of higher learning have high expectations for
their students. However, college and university faculty realize that
students need to take a break from studying and enjoy themselves, as
well. Students at American colleges and universities can engage in
any number of competitive and intramural sports through their
universities, play at a local gym or park, organize their own sports
leagues, or enjoy the local community and surroundings. The myriad
opportunities for sports, recreation, and entertainment mean
students are never without "something to do" and can engage in an
active and vital social life with friends and peers. |
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