Why UCLA in Los Angeles?
World famous university located on the exclusive west side of Los Angeles
419-acre UCLA campus with beautiful renaissance buildings
2nd among public universities in 2015 by U.S. News & World Report, and 23rd among national universities
Multiple computer labs on campus with free wi-fi
Access to UCLA’s John Wooden Center and Sunset Canyon Recreation Center – featuring pools, basketball courts, and gymnasiums
Outdoor tennis courts, Olympic-size swimming pool and sports fields
UCLA bookstore, libraries, and Ackerman Student Union Center with student lounge
About the Course
Academic Programme
Entrepreneurship Course (high-intermediate and advanced level only)
This course is offered exclusively to high-level students who no longer require daily instruction in English language skills. Students will take a placement test before they register to determine if they meet the level requirement to participate in this course.
The ecosystem of business
Management and leadership
Creating a business plan
Communication and presentation skills
Critical success factors
How to read the business section of the newspaper
How to “pitch an idea”
Forming your business teams
A standard semi -intensive course is also available.
Package Includes:
2 weeks stay
20 lessons per week
1 Year Free online course
Placement test
End of course Certificate
Teaching materials
18 meals per week (full-board Monday - Friday, half-board Saturday, breakfast only Sunday)
Afternoon Activities: Monday-Friday,
Optional activities offered evenings and Saturdays excursions
Classic Program: Consists of a mix of cultural, sports, sightseeing and shopping activities
Transportation to/from daily activities and week end excursions
1 Full day trip (each Sunday)
Residential Accommodation in doubles or triples
Comprehensive insurance
Return airport transfers from Los Angeles* (for flights arriving?departing Saturday between 9.00am and 9.00pm )
Supplements:
Out of window transfers - US$230
Single room - US$400 per week
General English Course also available
About the School
This Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) gives students the unique opportunity to live and study English on the fabulous campus of a world famous university.pus of a world famous university.
Accommodation
Most students stay on campus in our dormitory. The UCLA dormitory has the following features:
Shared occupancy, full-board (half-board on Saturday and breakfast only on Sunday)
Rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and closets
Communal bathrooms on each floor
Linens and bath towels included, students can receive fresh linens from the front desk upon request
Bathrooms and common areas cleaned daily
Laundry facilities located in the dormitory (approximately $1.25 per wash, $1.25 per dry)
Free wireless internet in each room
Sports and Activities
Junior Program students participate in activities Monday-Friday after their courses.
Afternoon activities are compulsory and are included in the Summer Junior Program package. Evening and Saturday activities are always optional and offered to all students.
Sunday Excursions include:
June 30: Universal Studios
July 07: Beach BBQ Day
July 14: Outlet Shopping
July 21 : Six Flags Amusement Park
July 28 : Beach BBQ Day
August 04 - Universal Studios
Saturday Optional Trip - Disneylan ( US$280)
Afternoon Activities include:
Hollywood
Santa Monica Pier
Warner Bros Studio
The Grove
Malibu Beach
There are three Programs options:
Classic Program
University Explorer Program
Film Explorer Program
Classic Program
In the Classic Program, students will enjoy the diversity that each city offers through participating in a variety of cultural, sports, sightseeing, and shopping activities.
Samples Activities include:
The Getty Museum
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Rodeo Drive
LACMA
The Grove & the Farmers’ Market
UCLA pool party
Third Street Promenade shopping
Volleyball
Sunset Canyon Recreation Center
University Explorer Program
University Explorers will take college preparation classes that cover the SAT and TOEFL tests, as well as study skills and financial aid available to international students. In addition, they will visit local universities where they will participate in tours and information sessions. They will also work on essay writing.
Activities:
University tours
College Readiness Workshop
Writing Skills Workshop
Film Explorer Programme
Do you think you have the creativity to be a Hollywood legend? Right in the heart of the world’s entertainment industry, Film Explorers will get a chance to study the art of film, visit a selection of famous Hollywood and entertainment landmarks, and also be given the opportunity to collaborate on a film project.
Samples Activities include:
Film workshops and studio tours
Script writing
Storyboarding
Acting
Filming
Editing
Producing
