Social and Cultural Activities

Riverside is the BEST location in Southern California to visit famous attractions. We are right in the center, which means you can get to most places in less than two hours. Outdoor activities are the way of life here and you can enjoy many beautiful beaches and parks. You can hike, bike, swim, surf, boogie board and skate – you can even ski and snowboard in the winter, with the mountains only an hour away. Imagine skiing in the morning and sun tanning in the afternoon. Southern California is one of the few places in the world where you can do it all.

Tours
The University of California, Riverside, International Education Programs has an Office of Social and Cultural Activities whose job it is to organize a wide range of optional student tours including:

The tours require a fee to cover transportation, escort and entrance fees but all tours are offered at very special low student rates.

Activities
In addition to your study, we want you to have a great time and meet new friends from around the world. The office of Social and Cultural Activities plans many events each quarter that are open to all our students. Several parties are organized that celebrate different cultures and US holidays.

American Conversation Partner Program
As a University of California, Riverside, IEP student in a 10-week program, you can enroll in the American Conversation Partner Program, which matches you with selected American students or community members for weekly conversation. The American students and community members who sign up for this program are internationally minded and interested in learning about other cultures. The American Conversation Partner Program is a great way to meet new friends, learn about American culture and practice English.