Los Angeles - Overview

Los Angeles is a world center of business, entertainment, and international trade. The city’s mild climate and creative culture make it attractive to many people. Spend your summer at the center of the exciting entertainment universe! Intern in a variety of industries and relax on sunny California beaches, shops trendy boutiques on Rodeo Drive, and take in the glitter of Hollywood. It is the second most populous city in the United States and geographically offers everything from urban landscapes to desert to world-famous beaches, making for limitless possibilities for learning, exploring, and fun in the sun.

Choose from Over 25 Los Angeles Industries

Film. Television. PR. Over 25 Industries.  You’ll benefit from internship placement by an expert in your industry. We’ll help you secure an exclusive summer internship that matches your interests.

An All-Inclusive Summer Internship Experience

Housing. Activities. Meals. Career Seminars. You’re guaranteed an internship and we take care of the details, too. You get housing at UCLA in fabulous Westwood Village, plus meals, transportation, on-site staff, NYU college credit, career development, and program events and activities.

Explore SoCal in LA

Hollywood. California Beaches. Movie Premiers. Celebrities.  We take you and your fellow interns on authentic LA adventures from Hollywood's red carpet to Rodeo Drive. On any given day, you can choose between SoCal beach culture, Hollywood glitz and glam, or the college lifestyle of UCLA's beautiful campus.

Health, Safety, and Security

• The health, safety and security of each student is our primary concern.
• Doctor appointments are arranged with the UCLA Children’s Health Center or Peak Health Medical Group.
• For 24 hour/emergency care, students are taken to the renowned UCLA Medical Center, one of the finest health care complexes in the world.
• Summer Discovery staff make all medical appointments, transport and accompany students to medical facilities, obtain prescription medications and notify parents after medical visits.
• Summer Discovery and UCLA housing staff are on duty on and off campus 24 hours a day.
• Resident counselors live in the same secure residence hall with Summer Discovery students.
• For additional safety, there are daily/nightly sign-ins and room checks.
• In keeping with a collegiate atmosphere, students are permitted to walk on campus and in our “home area” of Westwood Village, but are required to be in small groups.