Beach Volleyball Practice!

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     One of the best summer activities for LSI students is beach volleyball practice. On the weekends the students at LSI Southbay have been getting together at Hermosa Beach Pier to play volleyball. But the fun and excitement doesn't stop with volleyball. The students love to play paddle ball, tan under the sun, meet other students, eat snacks together, and have a good time. Usually, the students play a couple of games and then run to the ocean to cool off in the waves. After the breaks, they begin to play again. "Wilson" (the ball used, just like in the movie "Cast Away") is always happy to play, he is LSI's good luck charm and helps the students get better at their volleyball skills. Come be part of the Southbay Sharks, our LSI beach volleyball team, or join the students in relaxing, having fun, and enjoying one of the best beaches in California. See you next practice! 

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Live Jazz at the DoubleTree Hilton, Monrovia

On Thursday July 24, a group of LSI students from the Alhambra Campus went to a live Jazz performance by the pool at the DoubleTree Hilton in Monrovia. Students from different classes were able to connect with each other and share their travel stories. Some students ordered tasty appetizers such as crab cakes and bruschetta and enjoyed a cool refreshing drink in the warm summer evening. The Jazz band consisted of 3 members with a vocalist who sang standard Jazz numbers by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn and others. It was a wonderful, relaxing event and a great end to a sunny So Cal summer day.    @LSINortheast

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Angels vs Orioles Baseball Game

On Monday July 21, a group of twenty LSI students had the special opportunity to attend an Angels Baseball Game. For many of them, it was their first time to see the game of baseball being played. It was a beautiful summer night in Southern California and all the students were excited to be at the game!  But that all changed when Adam Jones on the other team hit a 2-run homerun in the first inning.  That was followed by another 2-run homerun in the 6th inning by the very same player. The Angels ended up losing 4-2.

Even though our team lost, we had a lot of fun. The fans started the wave in the middle of the game and the wave made it all the way around the stadium 3 or 4 times. That was exciting! Also, the students had a great time practicing English and making new friends from other classes. As we left the stadium about 9:30pm, we could see the firework show at nearby Disneyland. That was really cool too!     @LSIOC

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Discover L.A.:Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

Have you ever been to a Japanese garden in Japan? Well, there’s no need to get an expensive airplane ticket to experience a very accurate and beautiful recreation right here in the Los Angeles area. The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is located in the Cal State Long Beach campus next to lot 16. Similar to the many gardens in Japan, details and intricate care were placed into creating an authentic and unique atmosphere.  It almost feels like it was transported all in one piece from Japan. The garden is popular for weddings, dates, and all photography enthusiasts. It’s a great place to relax, take a stroll, or even take a nap. It’s a hidden little treasure worth visiting.  So next time you want a charming or authentic experience, consider a trip to the CSULB campus.  Hours are: Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Sunday from noon to 4:00pm, but it’s closed on Mondays and Saturdays.  Oh yeah, did I mention? It’s FREE.

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LSI Summer Party 2014

On Friday, June 13^th all four LSI schools got together for the Annual Summer Party. This exciting event took place in Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles. The theme this year was the World Cup! Everyone was wearing the sports jersey of their favorite team. Students answered trivia questions about the World Cup and won some amazing prizes. Several students from each of the four schools competed in a talent show called “LSI’s Got Talent!” All of the performances were great and the winners were two Brazilian singers named Marcos and Juan, who won the grand prize of $500! After the talent show was over and all of the delicious food was eaten, some surprise Brazilian samba dancers showed up and got the dance party started. A DJ played some great music and all of the students danced until it was time to go home. Everyone had so much fun and went home with many happy memories.

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Father's Day Hike

On Sunday, June 15th, TOEFL teacher Katie of LSI South Bay LA took students on a four-mile hike in Rancho Palos Verdes at the Forrestal Nature Preserve. The students had the chance to meet local members of the South Bay hiking group and practice English with native speakers. It was great exercise with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. I hope you can join the next hike in the summer! 

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Discover L.A.

California is not only an amazing locale for weather. California, and especially the Los Angeles area, has a lot of beautiful places to enjoy your time.

If you like the city life, Los Angeles is one of the biggest and with more variety of shows and museums. It’s actually the second biggest city in the USA after New York, and the majority of the movie stars who usually work in Hollywood live here too. You can visit Universal Studios or a lot of places in the city, which surely you have seen in movies, advertisement or music video clips.

      

      Santa Monica, which is merely a 30 minute drive from Downtown L.A., is one of the most famous beaches in the world. The image of the Ferris wheel and the rollercoaster on the pier is very famous and it is really cool to enjoy with the attractions that we have always watched on TV. It is not too expensive and surprisingly it is not too crowded.

      

    Close to Santa Monica you have Venice Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, all of which are excellent places to spend your time walking on the beach or enjoying the relaxing life of their streets and restaurants. This is only LA, but California has thousands of amazing places to enjoy.

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