January 15, 2015 February 15, 2015 About SDSU: SDSU is ranked among the nation's best universities according to U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2013 Guide." San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to become a nationally ranked research university. Each year, SDSU provides more than 35,000 students with the opportunity to participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis, preparing them for a global future.
For multiple years, SDSU has been ranked the No. 1 most productive research university in America, among schools with 14 or fewer Ph.D. programs based on the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index Academic Analytics Lodging at the Vantaggio Suites Wonderful location! In the heart of Little Italy, one of San Diego s most lively and fun districts. Many places to eat, both American and Italian, and a large farmer s market is held each Saturday near the Harborview Inn. It is also a short walk to the beautiful San Diego Bay and lively Downtown with endless entertainment options including shopping, nightclubs, pubs, movie theaters, music venues, and restaurants. The San Diego Trolley also stops near the Vantaggio which will connect you to the University and many other areas of San Diego.
and lunch buffet at The University Dining Room This dining facility is the largest on campus and offers an abundant variety of fresh foods in a friendly, relaxed, and comfortable environment. Enjoy a large menu of delicious items from all around the world. Also a wide range of serving stations hosted by talented chefs who will prepare your food exactly to your order. If you like to eat, this is the perfect place as there is no limit to how much you can eat or drink! San Diego Transit System Pass (Trolley and Bus) The San Diego Trolley, which has a station directly on the SDSU campus, enables students to navigate San Diego without the worry of needing a car. Via the trolley, students are just a short ride away from shopping centers, the Gaslamp Quarter downtown with lots of entertainment options, and the Mexican border. The Trolley is very popular with students and staff who commute to the university because of heavy traffic and the high cost and low availability of parking around campus.
Program Field trips: USS Midway and Maritime Museum The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum is a warship with over 60 exhibits and 25 restored aircraft. The Midway also has an amazing view of downtown San Diego and the Bay from the flight deck. The Maritime Museum includes the Star of India, the oldest operating sailing ship in the world, the HMS Surprise from the movie Master and Commander, a Russian submarine, and other fascinating historic ships. Cabrillo National Monument and Tide Pools The Cabrillo Monument commemorates the landing site of Juan Cabrillo, the first European explorer to land in California in 1542. The monument sits high atop Point Loma and offers some of the most spectacular views of San Diego and the coastline. Whales can often be seen migrating up the coast from this perfect viewpoint. The area also offers beautiful hiking trails along the cliffs and many natural tide pools. Sea World Tour: February 6 Sea World San Diego is one of the largest marine parks in the world. It hosts killer whales, beluga whales, dolphins, walruses, penguins, polar bears, and other marine life. This special tour will take you behind the scenes to see water purification and circulation, cooling and heating systems, communications, and other engineering operations. You ll also get special access to see animals up close.
Optional Trips: Los Angeles and Universal Studios Approximately $250 per person, hotel, bus, and entrance to Universal Studios included - Saturday: Universal Studios - 1 night at Motel 6 Hollywood, near: Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum - Sunday: Guided tour of celebrity houses, Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon Approximately $275 per person, hotel and bus included - 2 nights at the Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas Guided tour of Las Vegas on Friday Guided tour of Grand Canyon on Saturday Outlet mall stop (3 hours for shopping) on the way back to San Diego on Sunday San Diego Zoo Approximately $30 per person, transportation and entrance included - Day trip to the world famous San Diego Zoo
Course Works: Course and Lab experience: Mechanical and Electrical & Computer s as well as Wireless and Sensorimotor Neural laboratory experience provides a hand-on wireless communication and biomedical sensor instrumentation experience. Language Course: Students will be immersed in a fun and interactive learning environment to improve their language skills. The will cover a wide range of real life situations in a casual and friendly atmosphere that promotes conversation between students and the instructor. Conversational speaking Experience: Small group interaction with native speaking SDSU students! The -speaking small groups select specific topics on which to focus an intensive discussion in order to bring a fresh perspective to natural conversational. SDSU students will also take groups around San Diego for special experiences at restaurants, shopping, beaches, and more!
San Diego State University will be an experience you will never forget! Program Schedule: 1/15 1/16 1/17, 1/18 Thu Fri Sat, Sun Arriving at San Diego Campus tour and ID processing Personal time 3:00 pm Check in accommodation 5:00 pm Dinner 1:30 pm Orientation 1/19 1/20 1/21 1/22 1/23 1/24, 1/25 Mon Tue Wed Thr Fri Sat, Sun Holiday: SDSU Closed 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am Optional trip: Los Angeles Tour: Maritime Museum 1:00 pm Tour: USS Midway SDSU Students: Korea town
1/26 1/27 1/28 1/29 1/30, 1/31 2/1 Mon Tue Wed Thr Fri, Sat Sun 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am Optional Trip: Personal time Las Vegas and Grand Canyon Lab 1 SDSU Students: Korea town 2/2 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/6 2/7, 2/8 Mon Tue Wed Thr Fri Sat, Sun 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am Tour: Sea World Personal time Tour/Zoo Lab 2 SDSU Students: Cabrillo 2/9 2/10 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/14, 2/15 Mon Tue Wed Thr Fri Sat, Sun 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 11:00 am Personal time Brunch/Graduati on Check-out from Accommodation Depart San Diego Lab 3 SDSU Students: Balboa Park