Page 29 - StudyTravel Magazine February 2023 Issue

deStInatIon

California is not short of cultural
activities, and international students
are sure to fi nd plenty to do in the
golden state. “Students love the
atmosphere of California,”
comments Christopher.
“you can go to the beach
every day before or
after school, enjoy
wonderful weather
and even catch a
wave in the even-
Students can take ing. All of this
makes the des-
tination special
advantage of one of for all ages and

the most innovative nationalities.”
In addition,
students living in
regions of the uSa California can take
advantage of being in
one of the most innovative
regions of the USA. “Home
to Apple, Google, Facebook,
Salesforce, and so many start-ups,
west CoAst life the Bay area is ripe with opportunities
for incredible internships for students
Once students have begun Oregonians enjoy. Skies are dark [here] from all majors,” says Saroj.
their housing search and visa and students really enjoy looking at Helena Luong at Westcliff Uni-
applications, they can start astronomy in this area.” versity https://www.westcliff .edu/
looking forward to everything the West For those who prefer exploring agrees, celebrating the innovative
Coast has to off er, from the beautiful cities, the region is not short of opportunities that Irvine has to off er.
beaches of California to the excellent options. No matter where on the West “Irvine has been developing as a tech
skiing spots in Oregon and the hiking Coast students choose to study, hub, off ering international students
trails in Washington. several cities including Portland, many opportunities for internships in
“The West Coast is a very Seattle, San Francisco and LA are the area. It has been rated as one of
welcoming place, with a variety of accessible by train or short fl ights. the top places to live in California.”
geographical regions and activities. I Washington also has plenty Of course, California is also full of
believe the diverse communities are of unique experiences to off er world-renowned tourist attractions
appealing to students who want to international students who are either from the Hollywood walk of fame to
meet not only Americans but also the nature enthusiasts or city lovers. Universal Studios. Students make
world,” notes Cheryl in Oregon. “Surrounded by nature and water, the most of the location, accord-
She considers Oregon to be a Washington state has three national ing to Darren A Grosch at LA City
uniquely creative state with diverse parks – Olympic National Park, Mount College https://www.lacitycollege.
activities on off er. For example, Rainier National Park, and the North edu/. “LACC sits right in front of the
“Those who love natural beauty or Cascades National Park,” says Martha. Hollywood sign and near the Hollywood
geology enjoy visiting areas such as “Downtown Seattle off ers many Walk of Fame. Students attending
Crater Lake (Oregon’s only US National attractions such as the Space Needle, LACC enjoy visits to the many nearby
Park), our hundreds of waterfalls Pike Place Market, the fi rst Starbucks, beaches such as Santa Monica and
including the third largest in the the Amazon Spheres, Pacifi c Science Venice, Downtown LA off ers the arts,
USA, tide pooling at rocky beaches, Center, and more. The city is easily music, and culinary experiences that
hiking along sandy beaches, in the accessible by public transportation,” only exist in Los Angeles,” he says.
mountains, or on the extensive trails she adds. delilah@studytravel.network

26 Studytravel MagazIne