STUDY IN CALIFORNIA
There are so many reasons to study in California: world-class universities with a welcoming attitude towards international students, a sun-kissed climate, world-famous beaches, exciting cities, a high standard of living, an assortment of cultural riches and an undisputed position at the cutting edge of modern technology.
The home of Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world, and the US’s largest city by population, California is known as the ‘golden state’ due to its history in gold mining and its characteristic golden-brown hills in the summer. Nowadays, this golden nickname also seems an apt reference to the state’s renowned glamor; until recently it was even run by a movie star – Arnold Schwarzenegger (or ‘the Governator’), famous for his roles in action films such as The Terminator and Predator.
The state’s considerable music scene has produced artists such as *deep breath*: The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Guns and Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 2Pac, Dr Dre, Snoop
Dogg, Carlos Santana, Frank Zappa, along with a number of established orchestras. As well as its central position in contemporary pop culture, California is also a significant contributor in the agricultural, aerospace, biotechnology and manufacturing sectors, and is famously home to ‘Silicon Valley’ – the world’s leading center of high-tech innovation. As well as having a diverse spread of talents and contributions to industry and technology, California is also diverse in terms of its cultural and ethnic composition. According to the most recent US Census data (2010), approximately 38% of the state’s residents class themselves as Hispanic or Latino and 13% as Asian. Just over 6% are black, and almost 5% have two or more
races. California is considered one of the most liberal US states, with a tolerant attitude towards LGBT policies, and was one of the first states to legalize same-sex marriage.
In addition to vibrant metropolises like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco, California also has some of the US’s most stunning and diverse natural scenery, ranging from beaches to snow- capped mountains. It’s no wonder, then, that California also has a reputation for its environmentalism and conservation efforts, and some of the strongest environmental laws in the US.
Indeed, California’s numerous national parks, including Yosemite
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