Why UCSB in Santa Barbara?
Spectacular, sun-drenched university campus
Located a walking distance to beautiful beaches
World famous university located in Goleta, California
1.5-hour drive from Los Angeles
Ranked 10th best public university in the United States by U.S. News and World Report and 23rd in the U.S. by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Free Wi-Fi and use of recreation room with TV, ping pong, foosball
Outdoor tennis courts, basketball court, pool, field space and sand volleyball court
Access to UCSB library and bookstore
About the Course
Academic Programme
Semi -Intensive Course
Semi-Intensive Course: 20 lessons per week (16.67 instruction hours per week) Two 40-minute lessons and two 60-minute lessons per day.
Communication Skills
Review of Travel Vocabulary and Idioms
Review Short Clips of Holidays; Discuss/Read About New Places to Visit
Introduction of Debate Vocabulary and Debate Preparation
Group Work for Presentations
Speaking About Favorite holidays
Travel Role Play Activity
Create Travel Itineraries and Present as a Tour Guide
Debate - "Is Travel Tourism Good or Bad"
Group Presentations
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
 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$300
Single room - US$60 per week
General English Course also available
About the School
This junior summer course located at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) offers a spectacular and sunny location that gives students access to outdoor activities and is within walking distance to the beach.
Accommodation
The UCSB dormitory has the following features:
Double occupancy, full-board (half-board on Saturday and breakfast only on Sunday)
Rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs and closets
Bathrooms are en suite (bathrooms adjoin two double rooms, 4 students share each bathroom)
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 (estimated $1.25 per wash, $0.25 per dry per 10 minutes)
Free wireless internet in each room
Homestay option also available
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: Beach BBQ Day
July 07: Los Angeles
July 14: Six Flags Amusement Park
July 21 Beach BBQ Day
Saturday Optional Trip - Disneylan ( US$280)
Afternoon Activities include:
Santa Barbara Zoo
Paddle boarding
Santa Barbara Mission
Beach Day
Shopping on State Street
There are three Programs options:
Classic Program
Surf Explorer Program
Outdoor 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:
State Street shopping
Ty Warner Sea Center
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Zoo
Sports at Sands Beach
East Beach
Swimming
Red Tile Walking Tour
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
The REEF (aquarium)
Surf Explorer Program - requires a supplemental fee
Surf Explorers will learn to surf in the waters off the coast of Santa Barbara that are famous for their mild temperatures and great waves. Surfing activities include professional surf instruction, boogie-boarding and other exciting outdoor activities.
Outdoor Explorer Programme
Santa Barbara is world-famous for its natural beauty, incredible beaches, and majestic mountains. Outdoor Explorers will take advantage of opportunities to hike, kayak, swim, and immerse themselves in the vibrant, lush, and pristine Santa Barbara outdoors.
Samples Activities include:
Biking
Hiking
Kayaking
Volleyball
Beach games
