With breathtaking views and mild year-round climate, it’s no wonder why San Francisco is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States.
Known around the world for its famous landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge, the city is also famous for its technology companies, universities, lively arts scene, and beautiful national parks.

San Francisco attracts many students and college graduates because of its quality of life and because of its status as a hub for technology and innovation.

San Francisco ranks high for young people

Over the years, the city has received a number of accolades including:

• Best city for young professionals by Forbes Magazine
• Ranked #2 out of 10 in a CNBC report on “Top 10 U.S. Cities for Young People”
• Ranked #3 out of 26 for World’s Best Cities for Business, Life and Innovation in a report from PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• Voted best American city to visit by Conde Nast Traveler magazine

TALK San Francisco at NDNU is just south of San Francisco in Belmont, California. Located just 20 minutes from our campus is the world-famous Silicon Valley, where students can visit technology giants such as Google, Yahoo, and Facebook.

TALK students at NDNU enjoy many fun activities including local concerts, museum, walking excursions to San Francisco and trips to the beach. Students can also participate in day and weekend trips to exciting locations including Six Flags Amusement Park, Napa Valley wine region and Lake Tahoe sporting and outdoor recreation area.