Drexel in L.A. Summer, 2012 Stuff You Need to Know
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Drexel in L.A.
Summer, 2012
Stuff You Need to Know
So… What Are you Going to do in L.A.?
1. Internships2. Classes
Internships
• Unlike co-ops, we find them for you.• If you have your own contacts, that’s
cool, too.• You need to meet with the internship
coordinator: Peter Egan• Weekend of February 17, 18 & 19• Mandatory!• Not negotiable!
classes
Classes
• Four Per Week– “Hollywood Looks at Hollywood II”– “The Business of Entertainment”– “Television Writing”– “Business Writing for Hollywood” (on line)
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights, 7-10
SPRING term:
• “Hollywood Looks at Hollywood”– Hollywood History & Culture as depicted in movies
about the entertainment industry, 1915-1980(ish)– Hollywood History– Hollywood Culture– This course serves as an introduction to L.A.
• Tuesday nights, 6:30-9:30• Sign up for it!
Housing
We’re working with
This company contracts with buildings to provide short-term housing
Fill out these forms
Buildings WE’re looking at:
• Location: – “Mid-Wilshire”– “Miracle Mile”
• Four buildings:– 5500 Wilshire – 5600 Wilshire– Masselin Park West (5700 West 6th Street)– Museum Terrace (600 South Curson)
5550 Wilshire
Apartment Features:
• Fully Equipped and Decorated Kitchens • Stainless Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave and Dishwasher • Contemporary Flat-Panel Bamboo or Espresso Wood Cabinetry • Ceramic Title Flooring in Bathrooms • Wood Flooring in Entry, Kitchen and Living Areas • Central Heat and Air Conditioning • Full Size Washer and Dryer in Each Unit
Community Features
• Four Outdoor Terraces with Panoramic Views • Resort-Style Pool, Spa, Sun Deck, Cabanas • Outdoor Entertainment Island with Gas BBQs • Outdoor Fire Pit with Seating • Private Resident Lounge with Kitchen/Bar • Resident Movie Theater • Expansive, 2-Story Fitness Center • Dry Sauna and Steam Room • Assigned Subterranean Parking
5600 Wilshire
Apartment Features • Gourmet Kitchen • Air Conditioning • Dishwasher • Washer & Dryer • Hill View • Generous Walk In Closet • Patio or Balcony • Cable/Satellite TV
Community Features • LEED Certified • Additional Parking Available • Central Courtyard Pool w/ Built-In Cabanas • Club/Rec Room w/ Billiards and HDTV • Clubroom w/ Full Size Kitchen • Free WiFi • Garage Parking • Invigorating Spa • Business Center • Near Public Transit • State of the Art Fitness Center • Pet Friendly • Storage Available
MUSEUM TERRACE
Apartment Features:
• Fully Equipped Kitchens • Breakfast Bar • Microwave • Electric Oven & Stove Top • Dishwasher • Vertical Blinds • Carpeted Floors • Ceiling Fans • Extra Storage • Central Heating/Air • Private Patio/Balcony
Community Features
• Pool & Spa • Fitness Center • Resident Lounge/Library • Courtesy Safety Patrol • Laundry Facilities • Gated, Covered Parking • Pets Allowed • Emergency Maintenance • Located within the famed Art Deco-style Miracle Mile District • Close to Fine Dining, Antique Shops, Boutiques, And Entertainment • Close to The Farmer’s Market, CBS Television City, And the LA County Museum Of Art
Masselin Park West
Apartment Features
• Fully Equipped Kitchens • Breakfast Bar • Microwave • Electric Oven & Stove Top • Dishwasher • Vertical Blinds • Carpeted Floors • Ceiling Fans • Extra Storage • Central Heating/Air • Private Patio/Balcony
Community Features
• Dry Sauna • State-of-the-Art Fitness Center • 24-Hour Laundry Facilities • Shimmering Swimming Pool & Spa • Public Parks Nearby • Assigned Parking • Easy Access to Freeways
Cost:
• ~$1,000-$1,300/month/person• Includes all utilities– Power, gas,
water, cable, wifi• Student package: no cable,
~100/month less per person
What to do
• Fill out the rental app & the credit app
• Send to synergy in l.a.• Select Your Roomies• In april: we start booking individual
apartments• The lease is in your names!
Real people live here!
So Behave!
Geography
Blankspaces5550 Wilshire
5600 Wilshire
Museum Terrace
Masselin Park West
BUS LINES
Us
Travel
When Should I get there?
Term Begins: June 25Let’s say you want to get there by
Saturday, June 23(You can come out earlier if you want)
By Air
• Saturday, June 23– Southwest Airlines• PHL-LAX: $253• PHL-BUR: $287
– Virgin America• PHL-LAX: $149
– If you have a choice, fly into Burbank
By Train
• Wednesday, June 20– Amtrak:• PHL-LAX: $208 (coach)• Three days• Sleeping compartment: ~$900 (good for two people)
By car
• Saturday, June 16– Allow a full week– $500 for fuel, minimum
Hitchhiking
• Don’t
Speaking of cars…
We’re working on a car rental deal. Figure about $550/month + TAX
Outings
We can go to:
• Hollywood Bowl• Dodger stadium• SITcom taping• Melrose blvd.• Catalina Island• Magic castle• Queen mary
• Chinese Theater & Hollywood Blvd.
• Universal Studios• Disneyland• Venice boardwalk• Santa monica pier
Where would you like to go?
What would you like to see?
What would you like to do?
Also--
• Barbecues• Parties• Screenings• Picnics• Etc.
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