NSHSS California College Tour
In June of 2023, thirty two NSHSS members visited ten of the West Coast's most sought after universities on our six-day all-inclusive California College Tour. We visited:
University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley/Cal), Stanford University, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), University of Southern California (USC), California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of California, Santa Barbra (UCSB), University of California, Irvine (UCI), University of California, San Diego (UCSD), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (SLO)!
In addition to these university visits, we explored some amazing historical, natural, and tourist attractions in the many West Coast cities we traveled through. We explored:
The coastal nature in La Jolla, Old Town San Diego, Downton Disney, The Santa Monica Pier, Old Town Pasadena, and Santa Barbra Beach!
As soon as attendees arrived at the airport we began to bond and by the end of the trip our members might as well have been old friends. We hope these friendships will continue on into their college years as they use this tour to pick the best schools for them and get a head start on making connections with their new community! Members learned what questions they should be asking of campus officials, how to compare schools to one another, and what factors are most important in their college selection process. We got an insider's look into the unique features of each university and city we visited and took the opportunity to get familiar with where some of our members will be living in the next couple of years.
Please take a look below to see a more in depth recap of the trip and all the fun we had! Consider joining us for our next tour and be sure to sign up early before we sell out!
We will be posting the tour information for our 2024 California College Tour soon so stay tuned for updates!
NSHSS California College Tour
June 25-30, 2023
Testimonials From 2023 Tour Attendees
Throughly enjoyed the NSHSS California College Tour due to the excellent tour leaders who were each very personable, the attention to detail regarding all aspects of the tour, and the pristine professionalism of the entire experience!
Tima C. , 2023 Tour Attendee
The NSHSS California tour was AMAZING and I learned so much about what I liked and disliked about many colleges!
Sophia P. , 2023 Tour Attendee
We very much enjoyed the CA College Tour. The accommodations were lovely, the food was really good and the tour guides/support staff were phenomenal. We made friends and felt it was a safe, welcoming group of amazing people. It was a great selection of schools which helped my daughter narrow down her top choices. Thank you!
Michelle S. , 2023 Tour Attendee
I had a great time in California. I met so many new people and got to really enjoy myself. I also got educated on some of the schools that were at the top of my list.
Merrick W. , 2023 Tour Attendee
The California College Tour was an amazing experience! The tour sponsors were professional and personable. Their attention to detail and organizational skills were top-notch. The students were safe at all times. Although each day was busy, the opportunity to see all these campuses was a once in a lifetime experience. My daughter gained so much knowledge from each college tour and this allowed her to narrow her college choices. I highly recommend this to other parents, looking to help their student be prepared to make the best decision for their future.
Tracey P. , 2023 Tour Attendee
For us, this was the most economical way to visit these schools. If we had done it on our own, we would never have made the arrangements that this tour provided. Choosing the right college is hard, especially sigh unseen, so this tour helped us at least see the initial school landscape and speak with students who had attended the university.
Tori S. , 2023 Tour Attendee
We Took in the Sights and Sounds of La Jolla on Our First Evening of the Tour!
A Beautiful La Jolla Sunset
Our First Campus Visit of the Tour Was to the University of California, San Diego
Our First Group Shot of the Trip!
UC San Diego's Library is Named in Honor of Audrey and Theodor Seuss Geisel - Theodore Was Better Known as Dr. Seuss!
Day Two Continued with a Tour of UC Irvine's Campus
We Made Sure to Grab a Group Photo at UC Irvine!
Mesa Court is One of UC Irvine's Dorms
We Made Sure to Stop by Downtown Disney for Some Fun!
We Couldn't Miss the Famous In-N-Out Burger!
We Started Day Three Off with a Tour of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona!
Cal Poly Pomona's Campus Features Beautiful Architecture!
We Continued Day Three with a Visit to the California Institute of Technology
Cal Tech's Campus was in Full Bloom When We Visited
One of the Many Amazing California Mountian Views - This One is from Cal Tech
Cal Tech Has Some Lovely Spaces Around Its Campus
We Ended Day Three by Exploring Old Town Pasadena!
Day Four Kicked Off with a Tour of the University of Southern California
USC's McCarthy Honors College
We Were Able to Peek Into Some of USC's Classrooms!
We Continued Day Four at the University of California, Los Angeles
We Took in the Sights of UCLA's Beautiful Architecture
UCLA's Powell Library Primarily Serves its Undergraduates!
We Had a Ball at the Santa Monica Pier and Cash Float Dinner!
Beautiful Santa Monica Beach
We Started Day Five with a Tour of UC Santa Barbra
We Made Sure to Get a Group Shot at UC Santa Barbra's Campus!
This is UCSB's Brand New Interactive Learning Pavilion!
We Took in the Beauty of Santa Barbra Beach!
Headed Up the Coast to Our Next Stop!
Day Five Continued with a Visit to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo!
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Campus has a Beautiful Landscape!
We Grabbed a Small Group Photo at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before Day Five Was Over!
Day Six Began with a Tour of UC Berkeley!
UC Berkeley has some Gorgeous Architecture Featuring Their Mascot, the California Golden Bears
Our Members Say Hello from the Gates of Berkeley!
Day Six Continued Our Tour of Stanford University
The Stanford Memorial Church has a Fascinating History - It's Over 120 Years Old!
Palm Trees Can Be Found On All the Campuses We Toured this Week!
Stanford has Some Outstanding Architechture!
The Old Union Building Houses Student Lounges, an Eating Area, and the Dean of Student Life!
Stanford was Our Last Stop of the Tour!
