City

San Diego skyline

Population
1.3 million (35,000 in La Jolla)

Nearest airports
San Diego Airport - about 25 minutes away
Los Angeles International Airport - about 2 hours by car

Rail connections
Los Angeles, Solana Beach and San Diego all have rail stations.

Main attractions
Old Town, Del Mar Racetrack, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Sea World.

Specialties
The Gas Lamp district in San Diego is known for its many fine restaurants and bars. There are also several spectacular seafood restaurants in both downtown San Diego and in La Jolla.

Climate
The average high temperature in summer is 25°C, and the average low is 18°C. Winters are equally comfortable, with an average high of 19°C, and an average low of 10°C.

Cost of livinig

General expenditure
A full lunch in a restaurant about USD 10
A snack lunch about USD 5
Entrance to a local cinema about USD 6.50 (with student ID)

Other costs
Student Services Fee USD 75, 4 weeks or less; USD 175, 5 weeks or more
UCSD photo ID USD 15 (optional)
UCSD library card USD 15 (for three months)
Medical insurance USD 140 (Conversation Plus) or USD 420 (Communication & Culture, Intensive TOEFL Preparation, University & Professional Studies) – unless students have private health insurance valid in the USA.

Pocket money
USD 150 per week
Books for the 10-week course cost approximately USD 250
Books for the 4-week course cost approximately USD 100-175

Further information can be found on the following websites:

» www.sannet.gov
» www.sandiego.org
» www.sandiegoartandsol.com
» www.sdcommute.com

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