<p>Hi, I'm an international student looking to complete a couple courses during the summer in California. Both Cal and UCLA are pretty good schools, and although they are different, LA and the Bay area both offer great things to do. </p>
<p>Have you been to either school's summer session? How would you describe the academics? Student life? What kind of people go there during the summer? Living there (as in living in LA during the summer vs. SF)?</p>
<p>I know summer 2014 is still a long time away, but I'm planning to finish my gap year with summer school to get "back in the game". If you've been to either thanks for telling me how it went! If you can compare, it would be a great addition!</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>