Study Abroad Programs in Los Angeles, United States

When people think about Los Angeles, their first thoughts are related to either the entertainment field, starting with the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame, or the warm weather and beautiful beaches along the coastline of southern California. Los Angeles makes it easy to keep your mind in the classroom though, as it’s also home to many prestigious universities, with an enormous breadth of area of study; take your pick from advertising, acting, journalism, fashion, writing, production, medicine, science, cosmetology, earth science, philosophy, biochemistry, engineering, and more.

Popular subjects to study. Acting and Filmmaking. Whether you’re an aspiring actor, want to master the craft of acting, and become the next Jennifer Lawrence, or looking to break into the film industry, then head on down to Los Angeles, and check out some of the best film schools in the world. Gain hands-on knowledge and experience performing on stage and camera, or write your own masterpiece, and you will be one step closer to the red carpet. Lights! Camera! Action!

Environmental Studies and Science. When it comes to higher education, study abroad programs in Los Angeles don’t just shine in the entertainment industry, but also prepare students to face environmental challenges through universities and programs of great reputation. Take a shot at some of the best (and internationally regarded) universities in the world and study the controversial real world problems while discovering their associated solutions.   

Short term and summer programs vs. long term programs (semester, trimester, year-long). The duration of your study is completely up to you and should be one of the first decisions you make before you embark on this adventure. If you’re a first-timer and want to test the waters, a short term or summer program could be a safer way to go. However, by the time you will be starting to fall in love with the city’s magic and get to know a bit of its unique culture(s) and get adjusted, it will be time to go. And if there’s something we can all agree on, it’s that Los Angeles cannot be truly explored on a short-term program. 

Attending universities vs. other program types. Most universities in Los Angeles welcome students from all over the world and cover all fields of study. If you are interested in the whole 4 year study, then go ahead and sign right up. However, if you are still unsure, most universities offer shorter, tailored programs to help you decide on your future career. Check with your own school for such programs, or get in touch with different universities and see what they have to offer. These sorts of decisions should not be rushed.