Embassy Los Angeles

California State University LA (CSU-LA)

Quick facts

Location: CSU-LA

Dates available: 18 Jun – 06 Aug

Ages: 12 – 18 (18 yr olds accepted as part of a group with a leader – junior programme)

Accommodation:

Dorm rooms with triple or double rooms.

Apartment rooms with triple or double rooms.

Emergency Number: +1 212 497 8343

Ranked number one in the United States for the upward mobility of our students, Cal State LA prides itself as the premier comprehensive public university in California.

Since its beginning, Cal State LA has had more than 245,000 alumni, many of whom are prominent leaders in their fields today. The LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club), the newest Major League Soccer team in Los Angeles, trains a 30 second walk from the campus’s housing facilities.

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Cal State LA has easy access to all that LA has to offer.

Living

Dormitories

Standard dorm rooms with triple or double rooms.
Dormitories have a bathroom ratio of 1:6
Apartment bathrooms are cleaned by students.

Apartments

Apartment rooms with triple or double rooms.
Both room types have a shared bathroom ratio of 1:4/5
Dorm bathrooms are cleaned daily.

Each room is furnished with a chest of drawers, closet space, and a desk of drawers, per person.
Laundry available in the residence (at a small fee). High-speed internet throughout.
Communal lounges on each floor of the residence building

Deposit of $100 required upon arrival, replacement of lost room key $100
Students are responsible to keep their rooms clean and tidy.
Common areas are cleaned daily and linen changed weekly.
Towels provided.
Meals are served in on-site canteen, with bagged lunches for excursions.
Study rooms & game room located nearby.
Convenience store, basketball court, volleyball court, and swimming pool located nearby.

Dining & facilities

Breakfast

We serve cooked and continental options which might include pancakes, eggs, juice and coffee

Lunch

Has several course options that accommodate for all types of dietary restrictions.

Packed lunches are provided at weekends.

Evening Meal

Buffet style with a salad bar, including options to accommodate all dietary restrictions.

Facilities

Supermarket
Cash machine (ATM)
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Outdoor swimming pool
Outdoor areas for games and activities
Outdoor areas for games & activities
Games room

Learning

Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
20 x 45 minute lessons per week
Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
Maximum 17 students per class
When possible, students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
Standard classrooms
Classrooms are located in the residence building
Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
Materials included, as well as an end of course report and certificate

Programme

Arrival

Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Parking Lot 5, then walked to the housing office at CSU-LA South Village Residential Hall.

There, they will register, get their room key, and check in to their rooms.

Welcome

On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.

Activities

Activities are organised on evenings and afternoons with full-day excursions on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On Sundays students can choose between an optional — not prepaid — excursion or on-site activities. These may include:

Sports such as American football, soccer, volleyball, and basketball
Drama and performance activities such as scavenger hunts and talent shows
Evening activities such as karaoke, escape room, arts and crafts, and casino night

Excursions and Trips

Downtown LA: Students get to explore the most interesting sites such as LA Cathedral, Olvera Street, and the Getty Centre.

Hollywood: Students get to stargaze on the famous Hollywood Boulevard with stops at the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.

Beach Day: No visit to California is complete without a trip to the beach! Beach days include trips to the Getty Villa, Malibu Pier, and Santa Monica.

California Science Centre and Disney Concert Hall: Students get to learn the wonders of science through interactive exhibitions and visit the magnificent concert hall of Walt Disney, with a stop in the historic district of Little Tokyo.

San Clemente: Take the train along the stunning Pacific coastline to this quaint beachside city. Students will have the chance to shop and dine with unique Southern California home-town vibes.

Full-day Excursions

Disneyland: The first and still one of the most visited theme parks in the world

Universal Studios: Full of action-packed adventure of rides, shows and real movie studio

Six Flags Magic Mountain: This 260-acre theme park features world-class roller coasters and over 100 rides

Optional

3 Week Sample Programmes

Extra

Each 14-night stay includes 3 full-day excursions to exciting places around Los Angeles such as Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Downtown LA and Malibu, visiting places of interest in each location. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. Students may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.

This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.

Early Risers Club / Run and Yoga morning / room sweeps - 6:45 - 8:15
Week 1 (Rotates every 2 weeks)

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Arrival	Intake/ Placement/ Culture Club: Southern California Vibes Los Angeles!	Full Day Trip: LACMA / The Grove	Lessons	Full Day Trip: San Clemente	Lessons	Full Day Trip (rotates every two weeks) Hollywood Walk of Fame / Beverly Hills / Rodeo Drive
Afternoon		Campus Tour / Local Shopping / Supply Run		Lessons		Lessons
Evening		Sports / Rock Climbing / Volleyball / Table Tennis		Casino Night Show Off Your Betting Skills!		Graduation Party / Karaoke Night
Preparation for Bed
Week 2 (Rotates every 2 weeks)
	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Morning	Disneyland / Universal Studios (Optional Trip - rotates every two weeks) or Onsite activities	Lessons	Full Day Trip: San Diego	Lessons	Beach Day: Santa Monica Pier / 3rd Street Promenade	Lessons	Full Day Trip: Downtown LA
Afternoon		Lessons		Lessons		Lessons
Evening		Local Professional Sports Night		Talent Show Show Off Your Unique Skill!		Graduation Party / Dance Party
Preparation for Bed

Week 3 (Only applies to students who will stay for three weeks or more)

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday

Morning	Disneyland / Universal Studios (Optional Trip - rotates every two weeks) or Onsite activities	Lessons	Beach Day: Getty Villa / Malibu Pier	Lessons	Full Day Trip: Citadel Shopping Outlets	Lessons	Departure
Afternoon		Lessons		Lessons		Lessons
Evening		Escape Room Night Solve Puzzles To Escape the Room!		Ice Cream Social Make Your Own Ice Cream Creation and Socialise!		Graduation Party / Pool Party
Preparation for Bed

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Student Welfare

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Information about local services
Assistance with individual and personal problems
Emergency contact

Medical information

If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy Summer staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to the appointment. An Embassy Summer staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent/guardian for any medical treatment to be administered. Students must provide proof of medical insurance prior to arrival.

LOCAL HOSPITAL

Adventist Health: White Memorial

1720 E. Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90032

INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance, Guard.Me International Insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.

In case of emergency

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+1 212 497 8343

Location

CSULA South Village Residential Hall

5500 Paseo Rancho Castilla, Los Angeles, CA 90032

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