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ELC in Los Angeles

Average temperature

summer: 29C, winter: 19C

Average dinner price

USD $10 - 20

Minimum cost of

subway/bus $1.50 - $3.00

Everything that happens in the USA happens first in Los Angeles, California. In glamour, fashion, arts, and cuisine, Los Angeles is the future taking shape right now. And, of course, Hollywood is the entertainment capital of the world. Hollywood is where the most-watched television shows and films are made, and is home to many world famous celebrities. In addition to the glamour of Hollywood, the city of Los Angeles is also rich with education and culture. The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Southern California (USC) rank among the best anywhere. Los Angeles also has some of the best museums in the country including LACMA, the Getty Center, the Fowler Museum and the Hammer Museum.

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Year-round sunny weather
Great universities and innovate thinkers
World-class surfing, golf, tennis, and other sports
Famous restaurants owned by celebrity chefs
Hollywood movie premieres
Famous museums
Beautiful beaches
Exclusive Beverly Hills shopping
Excursions to Disneyland, Six flags, and more

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Students who choose ELC at UCLA will study in the most glamorous city in golden Southern California. Students will enjoy eating great food at the best restaurants, soaking up the sun at the most beautiful beaches, and shopping at the trendy boutiques of Beverly Hills and Santa Monica Promenade. In addition to great daytime activities, students will enjoy the nightlife of downtown Los Angeles and attend movie premiere events. During visits to downtown Los Angeles, students will enjoy restaurants in California as well as sports events and concerts at the Staples Center. Weekend day excursions to Universal Studios, Disneyland and Six Flags Amusement Park and the Camarillo Outlets.

A short walk from the UCLA campus, on the city’s exclusive westside, Westwood Village boasts an abundance of theaters, restaurants and shopping, which provide students with all the activities they could want while living in Los Angeles. ELC at UCLA is also close to Beverly Hills and the city beaches of Santa Monica and Venice, students find themselves perfectly situated to study and have fun too. Students who travel to Los Angeles will feel at home while living in the best dormitory accommodations.