On weekends, sleep in late in your student housing, before heading to Sightglass Coffee for your morning caffeine fix. Experience the heady atmosphere of a Giants Major League Baseball game at AT&T Park, or grab your camera for an outing to Alamo Square. Spend the afternoon picnicking with friends whilst admiring the view of the square’s famous Victorian houses, before catching an arthouse movie at Ninth Street Independent Film Center. In the evening, explore SoMa’s cultural heart with a Broadway musical at Orpheum Theatre, or an all-ages show at cult music venue the Rickshaw Stop.

At NEMA, you’re a 15-minute tram ride from University of California San Francisco, and a 20-minute bus ride from the University of San Francisco. Choose between a private apartment or one shared with a friend, and wake up every morning to stunning views of landmarks including City Hall and the Golden Gate Bridge. Rifle through your closets for something to wear, then head to the Energy Solarium for an early morning yoga session. When you’re done, whip up something tasty for breakfast in the kitchen.

Exploring on weekends is equally easy, whether you walk two minutes to the closest tram stop, or keep a car in the on-site parking. When you get home, enter through either of the two lobbies, pausing to greet the concierge enroute. Ride the elevator up to your apartment, adjust the thermostat, then make the most of the free Wi-Fi to get a head start on your assignments. When you’re done, unwind with a session in the spa, or top up your tan on the 24th floor loungers.

Later, work up a sweat in the fitness center, or head to the third floor terrace for a dip in the pool. Run a bath in your ensuite, then throw your workout clothes in the washer dryer. With optional laundry and cleaning services available, keeping on top of the housekeeping has never been easier. In the evening, fire up the grills and tune into the game on the outdoor TVs, or invite your friends over for a party in the Club Solarium. If you’d rather go out, celebrate a special occasion with gourmet Californian cuisine at Alta CA.