Los Angeles Often called the “City of Angels,” Los Angeles is a global hub of creativity, innovation, business and culture.
The City
•• Second largest city in the United States. Metropolitan population: 13 million people
Entertainment capital of the world
•• One of the most diverse counties in the United States: more than 3 million non-native residents, 90 languages and 600 religious groups •• Strong industry sectors: business and management, aerospace, international trade, technology and tourism •• Subtropical/Mediterranean climate
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•• Notable destinations: Downtown, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu and Beverly Hills
Driving Distances from USC:
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SAN FRANCISCO
Average climate (high/low):
• 10 minutes to Downtown LA
Spring: 22° C / 12° C (71° F / 54° F)
• 20 minutes to beaches, airport
Summer: 29° C / 17° C (84° F / 63° F)
• 25 minutes to Hollywood
Fall: 25° C / 14° C (77° F / 58° F) Winter: 20° C / 9° C (68° F / 49° F)
• 45 minutes to Disneyland • 90 minutes to Palm Springs
CALIFORNIA
• 90 minutes to ski resorts • 2 hours to San Diego
Ski Resorts SANTA BARBARA
• 8 hours to San Francisco
HOLLYWOOD
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Dodger Stadium
• 8 hours to Grand Canyon
Deserts
USC
PACIFIC OCEAN CATALINA ISLAND
LA PALM SPRINGS
Disneyland
GRAND CANYON
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SAN DIEGO
MEXICO
“The skills I have learned here will allow me to expand my family business to the U.S. and other English speaking countries. My vocabulary has increased, my reading and writing skills have improved, and my oral skills have jumped to a higher level. I have learned so much by communicating with students from different countries and cultures and am thankful for the nice and helpful teachers who have guided us through the learning process.” – Danfeng Chen (China) 3