Student life, studying in Los Angeles
We want to make sure you feel supported at every step of the way, from your first contact with us to the time you graduate and start your career. Our commitment to excellence is not just in the classroom, but with every aspect of your academic and professional life.
There are a wide range of housing options surrounding our campus and learning sites. Depending on the area and the type of housing, costs can vary from $500-$1800 per month depending on the standard of living. Choose wisely before committing where to live for your term of study. Rental agreements typically require a month-to-month (most flexible), six-months, or one-year agreement including a 30-day notice to vacate. Be sure to inquire which is suitable for your length of stay and/or budget. Most landlord and/or roommate will require a security deposit, usually 1 month’s rent.
Here is a useful guide for international students to find housing:
• Search a map and type in your neighborhood
http://www.padmapper.com
Students can let their imaginations sore at Disneyland, take an adventure trip to Universal Studios, ride some of the fastest roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain, or grab a tour at Warner Bros. studios.
Students can drive to Las Vegas for the glitz and glamour, head up north to San Francisco or catch some of the Pacific Ocean’s best waves in Malibu or San Diego, or head to the desert and spend the week end in Palm Springs.
In the winter, you can even drive a couple hours to Big Bear Mountains and snow board for the day. All of this and so much more are accessible to you in Los Angeles!
The Vatel uniform is a black suit (pants and jacket for men or skirt and jacket for women) worn with a white dress shirt and a Vatel tie or bow.
Regardless if a student has access to their own transportation, we recommend taking advantage of the vast public transportation system in Los Angeles, such as The Metro. https://www.metro.net
Car services such as Uber and Lyft provides reliable car services.
If you wish to purchase a car, note that a California Driver License is required after a maximum of 3 months of purchasing the vehicle.
The California Driver License is fairly easy to get and costs about $50.
Contact your nearest DMV and get an appointment to take the written test then you will be able to use your car to pass the driving test.
“Vatel made me more open-minded and allowed me to meet people who contributed to making me who I am today.”
Aurélie Ponce - Operations manager for the Cheval Blanc Paris Hotel / 2006 Alumnus
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