360 Student Travel Brochure: Summer 2016
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college workshops<br />
Two workshops are included to help<br />
you be better prepared for college<br />
applications.<br />
CHOOSING THE RIGHT<br />
SCHOOL & COLLEGE<br />
APPLICATION PROCESS<br />
Choosing the college that is the right fit<br />
for your academic and personal interests<br />
is the first step in the process and requires<br />
careful research and self-evaluation. This<br />
interactive workshop provides you with<br />
tools and resources to develop a list of<br />
criteria integral to choosing appropriate<br />
colleges to consider.<br />
Explore the basic elements of the college<br />
application and learn the ins and outs of<br />
the Common Application. Develop your<br />
academic /co-curricular profile, learn how<br />
to craft a high-caliber application and<br />
set up your time-line for completion of<br />
applications, supplements and essays.<br />
COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING<br />
Explore different essay topics and<br />
strategies to write a proper admission<br />
essay that distinguishes you. As one<br />
of the top qualitative measures in the<br />
admissions process, your personal essay<br />
is an integral part of your application. As<br />
a critical aspect of your first impression<br />
to an admissions officer, the essay is an<br />
opportunity for you to share your stories<br />
adding greater depth and dimension to<br />
your application. This workshop includes<br />
an overview of fundamental writing skills<br />
using real examples of college essays. The<br />
focus is on practical tips for writing a great<br />
college essay, including finding your voice,<br />
brainstorming essay ideas, understanding<br />
the prompts, focusing on a theme, and the<br />
importance of editing and proofreading.<br />
YOUR HOME:<br />
UCLA RESIDENCE<br />
(20 nights)<br />
The UCLA campus is so amazing that after your<br />
stay here, you might not be able to wait to send<br />
in your application. Enjoy their unmatched<br />
world-class recreation facilities and sprawling<br />
campus situated in one of the most vibrant<br />
cities in the world and surrounded by iconic<br />
neighborhoods like Beverly Hills & Bel Air.<br />
Dorm rooms are double or triple occupancy.<br />
* Note that this summer program for high school<br />
students is operated by Westcoast Connection /<br />
<strong>360</strong>° <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>. While students stay at a UCLA<br />
residence, use UCLA classrooms, athletic facilities<br />
and have business and psychology courses taught<br />
by UCLA Extension instructors this program is not<br />
a UCLA program and responsibility for the program<br />
resides solely with Westcoast Connection/<strong>360</strong>°<br />
<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Travel</strong>.<br />
STAY ACTIVE:<br />
UCLA ATHLETIC &<br />
RECREATION FACILITIES<br />
You receive complimentary access to UCLA’s<br />
world class facilities. Enjoy their strength &<br />
condition zone that includes weight training<br />
equipment, cardio machines and stretching<br />
mats. Refresh in the pool, or break a sweat on<br />
the basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton,<br />
racquetball and squash courts. Try out the<br />
climbing wall or hang out in the games lounge.<br />
DAY EXCURSIONS<br />
ALL INCLUDED IN YOUR TUITION<br />
EXCITING LOS ANGELES<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
(see our website for more details)<br />
Hollywood & Highland, Mann’s Chinese<br />
Theater, Venice Beach and Boardwalk, Surfing<br />
at Santa Monica Beach, the Santa Monica Pier<br />
and Ferris Wheel, Manhattan Beach, Rodeo<br />
Drive, the IMPROV, Disneyland, Hermosa<br />
Beach, Universal Studios with new for <strong>2016</strong><br />
Wizarding World of Harry Potter, CityWalk,<br />
Museum of Tolerance, Dodgers Baseball game,<br />
Bowling and more!<br />
GRAND FINALE WEEK -<br />
LAS VEGAS & SAN DIEGO<br />
(on 28 day program)<br />
LAS VEGAS<br />
Viva Las Vegas! Two great nights and lots of<br />
pool time at the incredible Monte Carlo Hotel!<br />
Tour world-famous Las Vegas Blvd. - erupting<br />
volcano, insane loops of the New York - New<br />
York roller coaster, Bellagio’s dancing fountains<br />
and Venetian canals. Explore the Forum Shops<br />
at Caesar’s Palace. Dare to ride the world’s<br />
highest: choose from the Big Shot, Insanity or<br />
X-Scream 1000 feet atop the Stratosphere!<br />
SAN DIEGO<br />
Settle into UC San Diego, located minutes from<br />
beautiful La Jolla beach, where you are sure<br />
to hang out. Experience two meaningful days<br />
working with children at the Boys & Girls Club<br />
of San Diego. Enjoy a morning at world-famous<br />
San Diego Zoo. Venture through the Gas Lamp<br />
Quarter and check out the famous Seaport<br />
Village. Test your skills at The FlowRider – an<br />
amazing way to surf as if on a giant water<br />
treadmill. Enjoy battling your new friends at<br />
laser tag.<br />
Improv 2 boys<br />
For in-depth description of our courses, excursions, activities and accommodations, please visit <strong>360</strong>studenttravel.com www.<strong>360</strong>studenttravel.com<br />
or call us at 800.767.0227<br />
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