Here are some web sites you might find useful:

Schools and Colleges (East Bay)

Language Services in Other Countries

Professional Training, Educational, and Cultural Exchange Programs

Visa, Immigration, and Consulate Information

Other U.S. Homestay Organizations

New York Accommodation Centre - www.housingus.com
Beamsley's Homestays -beamsley.homestead.com
Educators B&B Network - www.educatorstravel.com

Accommodation Services Worldwide
Student Accommodation - The web's most comprehensive directory of student
accommodation sites and other related links

International Students - General Resources
www.ises-inc.net - Academic placement services
http://www.internationalstudent.com
http://www.studyabroadlinks.com
www.edvisors.com  -  The Education Directory for Students of all Ages
http://degree-finder.com - Find Colleges and Schools; A directory of over 500 colleges and schools nationwide

Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.oaklandcvb.com 
San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.sfvisitor.org
Berkeley Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.visitberkeley.com 

Transportation Services
Super Shuttle:  www.supershuttle.com
BayPorter Express: www.bayporter.com (877)467-1800; (415) 467-1800
Oakland International Airport: www.flyoakland.com
San Francisco International Airport: www.flysfo.com
Black Tie Transportation: www.blacktietrans.com

Entertainment

Arts and Crafts
Oakland Artisan Marketplace: www.oaklandculturalarts.org 
Oakland Museum of California: www.museumca.org
San Francisco Arts Info: www.SFArts.org 

Relaxation
Spas: www.NapaValleySpa.com 
Claremont Resort and Spa: www.claremontresort.com 
Calistoga: www.calistogamap.com 

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