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Living in Southern California, you can pretty much expect two seasons: cold/rainy and hot/windy. Pack all the typical clothes, but leave any earmuffs, gloves, and any other heavy-duty snow gear at home. During winter, the typical student wears jeans, a shirt, and a jacket (beanies and scarves are optional). The summer is what you really have to watch out for, because summer days get super hot, and all you need to wear is shorts, tank top, flip-flops, and sunglasses. Luckily, the dorms have central air conditioning, which circulates cold air throughout the entire apartment. Most students head out to the beach when this weather hits. Good places to check out are Venice Beach, Ocean Park, Malibu, and Dockweiler Beach (the only beach with bonfire pits). A good rule of thumb for weather is that when it is overcast inland weather, it will be a clear day at the beach.

But watch out for “June gloom,” which causes overcast days. In the fall you can expect to experience the warm, strong Santa Ana (allergies can really pick up at this time.) Don’t be surprised if you hear about the chaparral fires which periodically sweep through the San Fernando Valley. Another common term you might hear is “earthquake weather,” which is characterized by sporadic, extreme shifts in weather from hot to cold. Although some people believe this type of weather will cause earthquakes, there is no actually proof that it does. Earthquakes, however, are a common occurrence. You might feel one or two earthquakes a year, and they will most likely be little ones what some people call “shake and bakes,” but there isn’t anything to worry about. Just remember that door openings are the safest places to stand, and hope that your computer is in a safe place.

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cfairham55

Special Education and Teaching '12

4.6

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Hot

The San Fernando Valley can get incredibly hot. Otherwise, the weather is good most times of the year.

May 26, 2012

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karenhazelbiochem

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

3.5

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Sometimes It's Hot, Sometimes It's Cold, Sometime's It's Just Right

When the weather is hot, it is fiery hot! I suggest plenty of water and sunscreen, but there are a lot of shady areas and places to go to in such days. When it gets cold, it gets numbing cold! But the good thing is, again, there are places to go to warm up, and it's pretty tolerable both hot and cold if having the appropriate/right attire. But when it's right, it's warm, with a cool breeze, almost magical. It's pretty nice though, always love to see the green all around, and it feels like a mini forest, with a combinations of a botanical garden, an orange grove, and more.

May 12, 2012

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Jmsiano15

Social Work and Youth Services '09

4.6

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Sunny Days

There's lots of sunshine. But students should where layers if they take classes all day long.

May 10, 2012

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