Homestay in Long Beach
Live with a verified American host family while you study in Long Beach. Private room, meal plans, and a hand-selected match — every home visited by USH in person.
Studying in Long Beach
Long Beach is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the United States and the seventh-largest in California. Long Beach is the second largest city within Greater Los Angeles Area, after Los Angeles, and a principal city of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan area. (Source: Wikipedia)
Students come from different parts of the world to study at the best colleges and universities in Long Beach. California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is one of the largest universities in California in terms of enrollment with over 35,000 students. CSULB is the most popular campus for international students. According to 2013 Open Doors Report, CSULB is ranked #1 among master's degree institutions that have students from other countries.
Homestay programs are ideal for international students who are planning to study in Long Beach. Universal Student Housing (USH) offers affordable homestay services for students who are looking for temporary or long-term housing in Long Beach.
Institutions near Long Beach
USH places students with host families near the schools, colleges, and universities listed below. Click any school for housing information specific to that campus.
Places to visit in Long Beach
Some local spots students love to explore on weekends and between classes.
The Queen Mary
A full-service Long Beach hotel, historical landmark, and entertainment venue featuring award-winning restaurants, historical attractions, numerous special event salons and 346 staterooms.
The Aquarium of the Pacific
Southern California's largest aquarium and fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation.
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
A Japanese garden situated on the campus of California State University, Long Beach.
Museum of Latin American Art
The Museum of Latin American Art is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art.
Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach is one of America's premier seaports and a trailblazer in goods movement and environmental stewardship.
Rancho Los Alamitos
A quintessential place for people to experience the living story of southern California, Rancho Los Alamitos is a microcosm of the region, past to present.
Benefits of a USH Homestay
A homestay in Long Beach gives you more than a room — it gives you a soft landing, a place to practice English, and an American family looking out for you.
Save Money
One of the most affordable types of housing available to international students.
Learn English
Practice every day with an English-speaking host family and experience American culture first-hand.
Have Privacy
Your own room, comfortable bed, study desk, and closet space for all your belongings.
Be Comfortable
Hand-selected, in-person verified hosts who provide a caring, welcoming home during your stay.
Ready to find your Long Beach homestay?
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