“Cross-cultural learning and studying abroad can be transformative” by Amal Clooney – Let’s be transformative when studying in San Francisco
One of the most fascinated and beautiful cities in the World is the city of San Francisco. San Francisco is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. It is the headquarters of many multinational companies, such as Airbnb, Salesforce.com, Pinterest, Twitter, Levi Strauss & Co., Gap Inc., and many more. It is also one of the highest living cost cities in the US but still, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in America. There are many famous tourist attractions, such as Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Lombard Road that attracts people from around the World to visit more and more every year. The overall of San Francisco is just beautiful and livable. It would be great to study in San Francisco.
Home of famous educational institutions
San Francisco is a global center of the sciences and arts. It is also home to many educational institutions, such as the University of San Francisco (USF), the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco State University (SFSU), the California Academy of Sciences, and many more. Many international students have chosen San Francisco each year. There are many good language schools, high schools, and higher education institutions in the city. During summer breaks, the city will be packed by international students who travel here for a short language course.
There are varieties of courses available, such as intensive English courses, TOEFL preparation, and high school/university preparation courses. Studies in high school and university are also popular. Its landscape and location are superb because it is surrounded by mountains and oceans. It is just a simply beautiful city. Study in San Francisco is definitely the right choice.
Managing your budget
Although San Francisco has a high living cost, you can really manage your expenses. You can choose to live with a local host family or a shared apartment, which is on your budget. There are trams and public buses available. It is quite a challenge to ride here because the city has a mountainous terrain. There are shops, restaurants and pretty much everything you need here. Instead of dining out at the famous Pier 39, you can choose to cook or go for the Fisherman’s Wharf for cheaper and more local food.
There are activities and excursions you can enjoy after class or on the weekends. You can rent a car with your new friends and visit the famous Silicon Valley, San Jose, or Sacramento, the capital city of California. For long weekends, you should visit Yosemite National Park, Death Valley National Park, Route 66, Lake Tahoe to Los Angeles. Mark Twain once said, “To obtain the air the angels breathe, you must go to Tahoe.” Study in San Francisco is one of the best decisions you have ever made.







