Haven for students

Safety, the weather, cultural diversity and convenient transportation options are some of the reasons why Hawaii is a big draw for young people. Palden Nyima and Zhao Ruixue report.

Hawaii typically comes to mind when you are thinking of a holiday, but it is also a good example of diversity and harmony in the United States - two traits which draw international students besides foreign visitors.

However, a recent survey of 250 institutions of higher education across the US by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers reported a nearly 40 percent decline in overall applications from international students seeking to study in the US.