OVERVIEW
This two-week session takes place from July 28th to August 10th at the University of California Los Angeles. It is open to Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas debaters and is suitable for debaters of all experience levels, circuits, and competitive ambitions. It is especially recommended for students looking to get a head start on the September/October 2023 topics, which will be used after the new August 1st topic release date.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
Located right off of the famous Sunset Boulevard between Bel Air and Westwood, UCLA offers students the best of Southern California on one of the most beautiful and comfortable campuses around. US News and World Report has UCLA ranked as the #1 public college in the United States. Business Insider says that UCLA has the 5th best college food in the country. At UCLA student have a chance to learn while staying at one of the country’s best colleges.
LODGING AND FOOD
VBI staff and students pose outside of dorms at UCLA in 2017
Students and staff will stay in Sunset Village. Nearly all students will share a room with one or two other campers. Roommate request forms will be sent out in the spring after students have registered.
VBI tuition covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner for students in UCLA's dining facilities
TRAVEL
Students arriving by plane should plan to land no later than 3 PM on their sessions start date and students arriving by car must be on campus by 4 PM. Students may arrive beginning at 7 AM. We recommend trying to arrive as early as possible. All students must be off campus by 12 PM on their session end date. If you are unable to make this times work, please contact us as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
VBI will provide transportation by hired shuttle to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to students arriving and departing within the designated travel window (7 AM - 3PM). Students will greeted be greeted at baggage claim by staff wearing VBI t-shirts and holding signs. The airport transportation fee is $100. Students arriving outside of the travel window are responsible for providing their own travel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to frequent questions about VBI LA can be found HERE.