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California has always been about new opportunities and chasing dreams, and the people who make them happen. Follow in the footsteps of these pioneering individuals and chase your opportunity and dream of making your education happen. Education There are over 400 colleges, universities, vocational schools and community colleges in California that offer a challenging, top tier education experience in and out of the classroom. California schools, colleges and universities offer degrees for those interested in pursuing careers in Engineering, Computer Science, Film Making, Physical and Biological Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Health Professionals, Law, Business and other professional fields. Financial Aid Students have several financial aid programs available to them. Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Academic Competitiveness Grant Cal Grants University of California Grant Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) PLUS Loan Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – Distributed by the U.S. Department of Education. Activities and Recreation California literally has something for everyone. Whether you prefer walking on sandy beaches, surfing the waves, riding wild theme park rides, hiking through the mountains, the hearing the roar of a sports stadium crowd, or a nightlife and shopping adventure that never stops, you’ll find it in California. Sports: Football fans have their gridiron pick of 3 NFL teams; The Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and The San Francisco 49ers, or almost two dozen college football teams. Baseball fans have plenty of chances to catch a homerun hit at one of five Major League Baseball teams like The Anaheim Angels, The LA Dodgers, Oakland A’s, San Diego Padres and The San Francisco Giants. Basketball fans can get their fill of courtside action cheering on one of the 4 NBA or 2 WNBA teams. Watch top professional athletes for the Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Sacramento Monarchs or the LA Sparks dunk baskets and win championships. Hockey fans can see the fights and some swift puck action on the ice at a NHL game featuring the Anaheim Mighty Duck, LA Kings, or San Jose Sharks. Golfers won’t find a better collection of courses than those in California. Shoot 18 holes at world class courses like Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, PGA West and Torrey Pines. Thanks to the mild winters you can almost tee off year round. Outdoors: California’s lakes, rivers, deserts, redwood glens, and wind-tousled peaks go on and on. Experience the beauty of Yosemite, Death Valley, Big Sur and Mt. Lassen. If you prefer your outdoor experience more wavy and sandy then you’ll love California’s 1,100 miles of breathtaking coastline. Play beach volleyball, build sandcastles, hiking along picturesque seaside trails or catch a gnarly wave on your board. The Arts: California is saturated with internationally renowned arts institutions, world-class museums, concert halls, and theaters. Bask in the sounds of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at Frank Gehry’s wildly angled, stainless steel–clad architectural landmark, Walt Disney Concert Hall. Enjoy music and dance at the War Memorial Opera House, home to the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Ballet, or at the American Conservatory Theater, one of the most acclaimed regional theaters in the nation. For a taste of culture visit the Robert Mondavi Winery and Frey Vineyards in Napa Valley’s wine country. Catch the Inland Empire Jazz and Blues Festival or attend any other music concerts that occur nightly. Students can also visit the studios in Hollywood where movie magic is made. Historical Sites: Visit some of the hundreds of museums and historic sites like the California State Capitol Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and State Indian Museum that capture and preserve California’s rich and diverse history. |