At LEC, we believe it’s important to give you the most comprehensive overview possible of our destination countries. With this in mind, and as part of your upcoming teen language study trip to the United States with us, that we’ve decided to give you a glimpse of Jacksonville!
Jacksonville, a major city in Florida
To get as close as possible to Jacksonville during your next teen language study trip to the United States, head to Florida is where you should head. In fact, the city is one of the state’s major metropolitan areas, alongside Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Tallahassee, its capital.
The 40th-largest metropolitan area in the United States
According to the 2013 census, Jacksonville had a population of 842,583 —a figure that, on this side of the Atlantic Ocean, can easily be compared to Marseille, which is home to some 852,000 people. In terms of population, Jacksonville is the 4th largest metropolitan area in Florida and the 40th largest in the country.
A city built on the St. Johns River estuary
To find Jacksonville during your teen language study program in the United States, head to the mouth of the St. Johns River, a waterway that flows through the state for about 500 kilometers. The city is located in northeastern Florida, not far from Georgia.
Jacksonville University
A port specializing primarily in the export of fruits, vegetables, and timber, and also a leading commercial and tourist hub, Jacksonville is renowned for its university. Known by the acronym JU, which stands for Jacksonville University, it has been providing private education to American and international students since its founding in 1934.
Tribute to President Andrew Jackson
Named in honorof Andrew Jackson, the nation’s 7th president, this city—which is now twinned with Nantes—offers a wealth of attractions for those eager to explore it. Among these are the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, the Museum of Science & History, and its zoo, home to primates and jaguars!