Posted on Monday, December 5th, 2011 at 11:30 am

Get it while it’s hot…but not too hot. With modernization there are many benefits, but there are sometimes adverse effects such as global warming. If you are considering studying abroad in the United States there is no better time than now. Some of our top natural attractions are having their existence threatened, meaning they might not be future US destinations for international students.

Here are the top 3 disappearing places in the US according to Yahoo news, meaning they are great US destinations for international students to visit.

1) The Glaciers of Glacier National Park, Montana:

With peaks and hidden valleys abound, this mountainous park is known for bringing in hikers to explore the more than 700 miles of trails it has to offer. For those wanting to get in good with their history professor, here you are able to learn about the human existence in the area that dates back to over 10,000 years ago. The number of glaciers for which the park was named is dwindling fast and it is estimated that by 2030, the few remaining will also have disappeared.

2) Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellings, Colorado:

Ancient ruins in the United States? Yes we have them! Hundreds of years ago ancestors used what resources they had available to them and created their home in the cliffs. These cliff dwellings are still around today for visitors to explore. However, with pollution and other environmental wear and tear this piece of history might not be around forever.

3) Coral Reefs of Biscayne National Park, South Florida:

Pollution, overfishing and disease have left these coral reef habitats frail, however there is still flourishing beauty to be found today. This is one of the great US destinations for international students who want to see this underwater world.

If you are planning on studying in the United States make sure that you have international student health insurance so instead of worrying about getting a cold you can enjoy your US destinations for international students check list.

Posted by Bryanna Davis

Bryanna joined International Student Insurance in 2011 after returning to the United States from teaching English in China. Her interest in international education, sparked initially by her own study abroad experience in Wales, led her to the company. Bryanna is originally from Missouri and is a graduate from the University of Central Missouri.