abrams l.a. presentation

Drexel in L.A.

Summer, 2012

Stuff You Need to Know

So… What Are you Going to do in L.A.?

1. Internships2. Classes

Internships

• Unlike co-ops, we find them for you.• If you have your own contacts, that’s

cool, too.• You need to meet with the internship

coordinator: Peter Egan• Weekend of February 17, 18 & 19• Mandatory!• Not negotiable!

classes

Classes

• Four Per Week– “Hollywood Looks at Hollywood II”– “The Business of Entertainment”– “Television Writing”– “Business Writing for Hollywood” (on line)

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday nights, 7-10

SPRING term:

• “Hollywood Looks at Hollywood”– Hollywood History & Culture as depicted in movies

about the entertainment industry, 1915-1980(ish)– Hollywood History– Hollywood Culture– This course serves as an introduction to L.A.

• Tuesday nights, 6:30-9:30• Sign up for it!

Housing

We’re working with

This company contracts with buildings to provide short-term housing

Fill out these forms

Buildings WE’re looking at:

• Location: – “Mid-Wilshire”– “Miracle Mile”

• Four buildings:– 5500 Wilshire – 5600 Wilshire– Masselin Park West (5700 West 6th Street)– Museum Terrace (600 South Curson)

5550 Wilshire

Apartment Features:

• Fully Equipped and Decorated Kitchens • Stainless Refrigerator, Gas Range, Microwave and Dishwasher • Contemporary Flat-Panel Bamboo or Espresso Wood Cabinetry • Ceramic Title Flooring in Bathrooms • Wood Flooring in Entry, Kitchen and Living Areas • Central Heat and Air Conditioning • Full Size Washer and Dryer in Each Unit

Community Features

• Four Outdoor Terraces with Panoramic Views • Resort-Style Pool, Spa, Sun Deck, Cabanas • Outdoor Entertainment Island with Gas BBQs • Outdoor Fire Pit with Seating • Private Resident Lounge with Kitchen/Bar • Resident Movie Theater • Expansive, 2-Story Fitness Center • Dry Sauna and Steam Room • Assigned Subterranean Parking

5600 Wilshire

Apartment Features • Gourmet Kitchen • Air Conditioning • Dishwasher • Washer & Dryer • Hill View • Generous Walk In Closet • Patio or Balcony • Cable/Satellite TV

Community Features • LEED Certified • Additional Parking Available • Central Courtyard Pool w/ Built-In Cabanas • Club/Rec Room w/ Billiards and HDTV • Clubroom w/ Full Size Kitchen • Free WiFi • Garage Parking • Invigorating Spa • Business Center • Near Public Transit • State of the Art Fitness Center • Pet Friendly • Storage Available

MUSEUM TERRACE

Apartment Features:

• Fully Equipped Kitchens • Breakfast Bar • Microwave • Electric Oven & Stove Top • Dishwasher • Vertical Blinds • Carpeted Floors • Ceiling Fans • Extra Storage • Central Heating/Air • Private Patio/Balcony

Community Features

• Pool & Spa • Fitness Center • Resident Lounge/Library • Courtesy Safety Patrol • Laundry Facilities • Gated, Covered Parking • Pets Allowed • Emergency Maintenance • Located within the famed Art Deco-style Miracle Mile District • Close to Fine Dining, Antique Shops, Boutiques, And Entertainment • Close to The Farmer’s Market, CBS Television City, And the LA County Museum Of Art

Masselin Park West

Apartment Features

• Fully Equipped Kitchens • Breakfast Bar • Microwave • Electric Oven & Stove Top • Dishwasher • Vertical Blinds • Carpeted Floors • Ceiling Fans • Extra Storage • Central Heating/Air • Private Patio/Balcony

Community Features

• Dry Sauna • State-of-the-Art Fitness Center • 24-Hour Laundry Facilities • Shimmering Swimming Pool & Spa • Public Parks Nearby • Assigned Parking • Easy Access to Freeways

Cost:

• ~$1,000-$1,300/month/person• Includes all utilities– Power, gas,

water, cable, wifi• Student package: no cable,

~100/month less per person

What to do

• Fill out the rental app & the credit app

• Send to synergy in l.a.• Select Your Roomies• In april: we start booking individual

apartments• The lease is in your names!

Real people live here!

So Behave!

Geography

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5600 Wilshire

Museum Terrace

Masselin Park West

BUS LINES

Us

Travel

When Should I get there?

Term Begins: June 25Let’s say you want to get there by

Saturday, June 23(You can come out earlier if you want)

By Air

• Saturday, June 23– Southwest Airlines• PHL-LAX: $253• PHL-BUR: $287

– Virgin America• PHL-LAX: $149

– If you have a choice, fly into Burbank

By Train

• Wednesday, June 20– Amtrak:• PHL-LAX: $208 (coach)• Three days• Sleeping compartment: ~$900 (good for two people)

By car

• Saturday, June 16– Allow a full week– $500 for fuel, minimum

Hitchhiking

• Don’t

Speaking of cars…

We’re working on a car rental deal. Figure about $550/month + TAX

Outings

We can go to:

• Hollywood Bowl• Dodger stadium• SITcom taping• Melrose blvd.• Catalina Island• Magic castle• Queen mary

• Chinese Theater & Hollywood Blvd.

• Universal Studios• Disneyland• Venice boardwalk• Santa monica pier

Where would you like to go?

What would you like to see?

What would you like to do?

Also--

• Barbecues• Parties• Screenings• Picnics• Etc.