San Diego is a major city in California. San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and second largest in California and is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Public colleges and universities in the city include San Diego State University (SDSU), University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and the San Diego Community College District, which includes San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego Miramar College. (Source: Wikipedia)
SDSU is the oldest and largest university in San Diego. UC San Diego is one of the top-ranked public research universities in the nation and has welcomed thousands of international students.
Homestay programs are ideal for international students who are planning to study in San Diego. Universal Student Housing (USH) offers affordable homestay services for students who are looking for temporary or long-term housing in San Diego. Here is a list of some of the institutions we serve in San Diego.
Balboa Park - The nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo.
San Diego Zoo - The 100-acre (40-hectare) Zoo is home to over 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - The Safari Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 2,600 animals representing more than 300 species.
Birch Aquarium - Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
USS Midway Museum - Create a once in a lifetime memory exploring the USS Midway, the longest-serving U.S. Navy aircraft carrier of the 20th century. ( Courtesy: The San Diego Tourism Authority )
SeaWorld San Diego - Spread out over more than 189 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and dining facilities.
La Jolla Cove - San Diego’s most desirable spot for kayaking, snorkeling and diving.
Seaport Village - With waterfront dining, unique shopping and entertainment galore, Seaport Village is a San Diego downtown destination for locals and visitors looking to spend a day enjoying some of San Diego's best views and entertainment.
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