Program Activities

Westwood

Westwood is a neighborhood on the westside of Los Angeles, California. It is the home of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). A center of movie-going on the Westside and the site of many movie premieres, Westwood is home to several vintage movie theaters. It is also home to the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetary, the final resting place of many of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Geffen Playhouse

The Geffen Playhouse is a not for profit performing arts theater in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Originally named the Westwood Playhouse, UCLA purchased the property in 1993. The Geffen offers 5 plays per season on the main stage and 3-4 plays on the second stage.

University Tour

Students will get the opportunity to participate in guided tours of numerous other university campuses in the Southern California area, including: University of Southern California, California Institute of Technology, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, and Scripps and Claremont Colleges.

University of Southern California

California Institute of Technology

 

Western BBQ

As part of the American culture experience, students will take part in a western style BBQ, special welcoming and graduation banquets.

 

 

 

Disneyland

No visit to Southern California would be complete without a visit to the Magic Kingdom; Disneyland has been making dreams come true for decades. Disneyland, located within Disneyland Resort, is divided into eight "lands" with different themes, such as Fantasyland, Critter Country, Mickey's Toon Town and Tomorrowland.

 

Chinatown

A major tourist destination in downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown is dotted with restaurants, shops and landmarks, and dozens of entertainment options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Universal Studios

With thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for everyone.