As a public research university in the USA, our mission is the creation, dissemination (传播), preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. Here is something that you need to know to have a clearer understanding about University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

With 16 Nobel laureates, 15 MacArthur fellows, 120 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships and more Olympic medals than most universities, our university has become a household name with academic and athletic brilliance. Because of this storied history, it’s easy to imagine that we’ve been around forever, when in fact, our university turned its 100th anniversary in 2019. We are just getting started the beginning of the story.

The global city of Los Angeles is a dynamic environment for building and testing dreams. People come here because they want to make the world a better place and they find support in our mission, values and community. Their passion becomes a public service to the city, the state and the world.

If you’re not sure of a major yet, don’t worry. Many freshmen change their major while at our university. Thanks to the width of our top-ranked academic program and our cross-disciplinary (跨学科的) approach, you’ll have endless opportunities to find your path. And our 10-week quarter system lets you sample a multitude of subjects and classes.

Freshmen generally decide on a major by the end of their sophomore year (大二学年). Transfer students who declare a major when applying must satisfy lower-level course requirements. You may be able to add a minor in an area that interests you.

The best attractions in Langkawi make the most of the natural landscapes, huge parks, and unusual structures that no first-time visitor should skip on their travel schedules.

Underwater World Langkawi

Set along a beach town, it is home to more than 500 species of sea creatures including seals, seahorses, as well as ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-18:30; Saturday-Sunday 9:30-22:30

Price Range: RM 40 (adults) and RM 30 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise

Great for families and animal lovers, it houses over 2,500 birds from 150 species such as monkeys, foxes and eagles. It also hosts animal feeding activities between 11:00 and 16:00.

Opening Hours: Daily 8:30-18:00

Price Range: RM 28 (adults) and RM 18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

Art in Paradise Langkawi

It features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. Praised as the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-floor building, including fantasy, classic, landscapes, and Malaysia zones.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-18:00

Price Range: RM 38 (adults) and RM 28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman

It is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or take a tour bus to look around. The open-air “garden museum” has 17 colorful sculptures describing Langkawi legends including old stories of great giants and beautiful princesses.

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-19:00

Price Range: RM 5 (adults) and RM 2.5 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)

California is home to many private universities that offer first-rate educations with the experience of small-class settings. Many of these schools have splendid campuses and highly ranked, individual academic programs.

Stanford University

Stanford ranks as the fifth-best university in the nation, according to U.S. News &World Report as well as fourth-best private university according to Global Language Monitor and eighth according to Forbes. The school is known for its dedication to research in both the sciences and the humanities. Stanford takes much pride in an 18.7 billion dollars donated fund and 5,100 sponsored research projects.

University of the Pacific

Stockton-based University of the Pacific is home to many ranked programs.   The university itself is ranked 112th on U.S. News &World Report’s list of top universities in the nation, as well as fifth for ethnic (民族的) diversity. The undergraduate engineering programs are also in the top 20, according to 2011 rankings.

University of Southern California

The University of Southern California ranks 15th on Global Language Monitor’s list and 23rd on U.S. News &World Report’s list of top universities. USC has more international students than any other university in the United States. This school is renowned for its high academic achievements.

University of La Verne

The University of La Verne is a small, private school with a total undergraduate enrollment of only 2,449. Only 33 percent of students live on campus, and many classes contain less than 20 students, which is its main draw. This university is ranked 161st on U.S. News &World Report’s list of top universities in the nation.