As some others have explained in order to attend college here you would have to apply for a student visa. A student visa allows you to attend college or university in the United States, but you are NOT allowed to work here (except specific jobs related to your studies). You MUST be able to support yourself for the full term of your education, then after graduation you are required to return to the United Kingdom. You can t stay once you are no longer attending school/.Understand that California is in deep financial trouble, and as a result the university system has taken a big hit financially. Classes have been reduced, fees and tuition have been raised twice this year, and will increase another 32% next year. admission standards have been made stricter, some forms of financial aid have been eliminated, and in addition you would be charged the ASTRONOMICAL non resident rates. It s not a good time to be trying to attend college in California.Please note that the cheeky remark about speaking Spanish was referring to about 1/3 of the population of Los Angeles being Hispanic.
In a word, no. Most people who ask this question are unprepared, unrealistic, with no money, no experience, no skills, (no visa), and no plan.If you are outside the United States, you will need a visa. The nice folks in the immigration forum can help you with that.Next, you need a plan: First item on the agenda is rent. A decent 1BR apartment in LA currently goes for $1200, give or take. Nicer areas and areas closer to the beach are much higher. Don t expect to move to Santa Monica and get an apartment on the beach for that much. Or Toluca Lake, or Beverly Hills. Next, you will need a car. Los Angeles is VERY spread out, and train service is extremely limited. If you don t have a car, you will have to take a bus, which takes 3 times longer to get anywhere than a car. All told, it generally takes about $3,000 per month to live here. If you don t have a job that pays that much or skills that can get you that kind of job, stay where you are. If you are unskilled and work for minimum wage (or for tips like bartending or waiting tables), you ll only make about $1200 per month. And speaking of jobs, they are rather hard to come by now. College grads seeking employment are having a very tough time of it right now, since the job market is flooded with experienced people who were laid off. Unemployment is over 12% right now. Not exactly the kind of job market you want to move into.Finally, you will need money. Landlords want first month s rent and a security deposit up front. You ll need money for food, transportation, utilities, etc. The consensus in this forum is that you need about $7500 to start out.So there s your plan. Good luck.
Coastal California is the MOST COVETED area which means MORE $$$.Affordability does not exist in Los Angeles. Starting prices begin at around $1100+/mo. and that s usually for a studio in a somewhat decent area.Jobs are also nonexistent at the moment. Unemployment rates have jumped to 13% so good luck finding a job. Even if you find a job, that job will barely pay the rent (or not even come close to paying the rent.) Keep in mind you do need to buy groceries, hygiene products, clothes, emergency money, gas, electric, water, insurance, car, etc.Speaking of cars, you NEED a car in order to live in Los Angeles.
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Start be contacting the schools you are interested in attending. A student visa is probably the easiest to get, and the schools will have information on tuition, scholarships, dorms, etc. So start there!Good luck.
You could qualify for a student visa which allows you to stay in the country while you re attending school. A green card is harder to get. It gives you permanent residence but not citizenship. http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/��
Get a Student Visa.I hope you know that international fees will cost you about $40,000 a YEAR. Times that by 4.A little pricey, I hope you have the money.
Do you speak Spanish
I grew up there and trust me its dirty and ugly now i live in the midwest and I m happier
whata flat? i do not know i assume you mean yiu got a flat tire?but yiou cant live in a flat tire:)