UCLA
UCLA is a premier American university. It ranks among the top 10 research universities in the U.S.A. and third best among the nation's PhD programs. In addition to its reputation for academic excellence, UCLA is also well known for its world-class entertainment and sports facilities and its picturesque campus covering an area of 1.7 square kilometers.

Westwood
Westwood Village is a neighborhood of Los Angeles where UCLA and the American Language Center are located. Westwood has a village-like atmosphere with many movie theaters, cafes, shops, and a fine arts museum. UCLA students call it their hometown and it's a fun place to walk and explore.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles covers an area of 10,575 sq. km. with a population of 9.9 million. The first impression of many visitors is that it's a huge, sprawling city without a center. However, they soon discover that L.A. is really a collection of neighborhoods and small towns that merge together to form one large city. Part of the fun of living in Los Angeles is the opportunity to explore these neighborhoods and discover all the culture and excitement the city has to offer: the beaches of Venice and Malibu, the fashionable shops of Beverly Hills, the studios and dance clubs of Hollywood, the restaurants of Chinatown and Little Tokyo, and the Getty Center, just one of the 300 museums in Los Angeles--more than any U.S. city. For more information about Los Angeles, click here. http://www.lacvb.com/.

Out of Town
The ALC works closely with an independent tour company, which schedules student excursions to popular California and Southwest destinations, such San Francisco, San Diego, the Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas. They also organize weekend ski trips to nearby mountains or to the desert, just an hour and a half from Los Angeles.