Irvine is an affluent suburban city in Orange County, California, United States. Irvine was ranked by CNNMoney.com as the sixth best place to live in the United States. In 2014, Irvine was named the best run city in America by 24/7 Wall Street. Irvine is home to the University of California, Irvine (UCI), Concordia University, Irvine Valley College, the Orange County Center of the University of Southern California (USC), Brandman University, and the satellite campuses of California State University Fullerton (CSUF), University of La Verne, and Pepperdine University. (Source: Wikipedia)
An analysis by Times Higher Education, released in June 2013, ranked UCI first in the U.S. and fifth in the world among the 100 best universities less than 50 years old.
Homestay programs are ideal for international students who are planning to study in Irvine. Universal Student Housing (USH) offers affordable homestay programs for students who are looking for temporary or long-term housing in Irvine, CA. Here is a list of institutions we serve in Irvine.
Here are some places of interest Irvine has to offer:
The Irvine Spectrum Center - Orange County California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment destination.
The Orange County Great Park - Located in Irvine, California, The Great Park is the first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century, built upon the former El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
The UCI Arboretum - It is a 12.5-acre botanic garden and research facility located approximately one mile from the University of California, Irvine.
The Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - Orange County’s largest amphitheater located in Irvine, California.
Pao Fa Temple - One of the largest Buddhist monasteries and Buddhist temples in the United States.
Tustin Marketplace - One of the premier shopping malls in Orange County
Orange County Zoo - The Orange County Zoo is located inside beautiful Irvine Regional Park in the city of Orange. The Zoo is nestled among the majestic 477 acre wilderness park.
Bommer Canyon - An open space preserve in southern Irvine, California featuring hiking and biking trails as well as private event areas.
Benefits of a Homestay
Universal Student Housing Homestays allow you to...
- Save Money! USH Homestays are one of the most affordable types of housing available.
- Learn English! Take advantage of the opportunity to experience American culture and learn English directly from an English-speaking family.
- Have Privacy! You will have your own room furnished with a comfortable bed, desk for your computer and studies, and closet space to store all your belongings.
- Be Comfortable! Our friendly hosts provide a comfortable and caring atmosphere during your stay.
If you would like to learn more about our homestay program in Irvine, feel free to get in contact with our staff.
