Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California and the second-most populous in the United States. The city is home to renowned institutions covering a broad range of professional and cultural fields and is one of the most substantial economic engines within the United States. ( Source: Wikipedia)
Students from all over the world come to study at the best universities in LA. According to the 2013 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, published annually by IIE with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, UCLA Extension – American Language Center and University of Southern California are among the top institutions in Los Angeles with the highest number of international students.
Homestay programs are ideal for international students who are planning to study in Los Angeles. Universal Student Housing (USH) offers affordable homestay for students who are looking for temporary or long-term housing in LA. Homestays may include a single host, couple, large or small families. All families offer a unique experience and will share the American lifestyle with you.
USH apartments are perfect for international students or professionals looking for short or long-term housing while attending UCLA Extension – American Language Center, Santa Monica College, Kaplan or schools in Westwood Village, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, within minutes from famous cities such as Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Beverly Hills, Westwood Village is a perfect area for students and young adults wanting to meet Hollywood stars, enjoy an active nightlife, sunbathe in Malibu Beach, and enjoy a total “college town” atmosphere.
Here is a list of institutions we serve in Los Angeles:
- A F International College
- A-Technical College
- American Harbor College
- Cal America Education Institute - Los Angeles
- California State University, Los Angeles
- Concord English Language Center
- East Los Angeles College
- EF International School of English Los Angeles
- FIDM
- Hollywood College
- International American University
- Italian Chamber of Commerce
- KAPLAN - Westwood
- L.A. Barber College
- Language Systems - Downtown Los Angeles
- Language Systems International - Downtown Los Angeles
- LASC Los Angeles
- Learnet Academy
- Los Angeles City College
- Los Angeles ORT College
- Los Angeles Southwest College
- Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC)
- Loyola Marymount University
- MKC Academy of Makeup & Hairstyling
- Mount St Mary University
- POLY Languages Institute in Pasadena
- Poly Languages Institute irvine
- SAE Institute of Technology
- Santa Monica College (SMC)
- Southern California Institute of Architecture
- Stella Adler Academy of Acting
- The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hollywood
- UCLA
- USC International Academy
Places to Visit in Los Angeles
Los Angeles will entice international homestay students with spots to visit in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Silver Lake, downtown, and all around town. Here are some places of interest Los Angeles has to offer.
Universal Studios Hollywood - The Entertainment Capital of L.A. 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 the whole family.
Rodeo Drive - The most famous shopping district, primarily in Beverly Hills.
J. Paul Getty Museum - The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center in Los Angeles houses European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European and American photographs.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens - Home to 1,100 animals from over 250 species, including 29 that are endangered.
Walt Disney Concert Hall - Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles is one of the city's premier cultural destinations.
Runyon Canyon Park - Runyon Canyon is a 160-acre park located on the eastern end of the Santa Monica Montains.
Malibu - Malibu is an affluent beach city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Malibu's beaches include Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach, Malibu Beach, Topanga Beach, Point Dume Beach and Dan Blocker Beach (Source: Wikipedia)
Griffith Park - Griffith Park is the tenth-largest municipally owned park in the United States and one of the largest urban parks in North America, spanning over 4,300 acres of land.
Santa Monica Pier - The Santa Monica Pier is a beachfront landmark featuring restaurants and retail establishments.
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits - One of the world's most famous fossil sites with more than 3 million fossils where huge mammoths, fierce saber toothed cats, and giant ground sloths became trapped and entombed in the asphalt that has been seeping out of the ground for the past 40,000 years.
Benefits of a Homestay
Universal Student Housing Homestays allow you to...
- Save Money! USH Homestays are one of the most affordable types of housing available.
- Learn English! Take advantage of the opportunity to experience American culture and learn English directly from an English-speaking family.
- Have Privacy! You will have your own room furnished with a comfortable bed, desk for your computer and studies, and closet space to store all your belongings.
- Be Comfortable! Our friendly hosts provide a comfortable and caring atmosphere during your stay.
If you would like to learn more about our homestay program in Los Angeles to explore with your host family, feel free to get in contact with our staff.
