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- A bioinformatics analysis of a nitrilase-like novel yeast ORFan by Erica Koyama '23
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- Effects of Invasive Species on Water Quality in Freshwater Ecosystems by Laura Heller '20
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- Galaxies and Nebulas by Katelyn Grundy '24
- I really don't care do u by MacKenzie Kermoade '19
- Les Impacts de la Disparité des Protection de Longue Durée : Un Rapport sur les Violations des Droits de l’Homme et de l’Impact Environnemental de Darou Khoudoss by Cai May Tan '18
- Patterns in Nature by Quang Pham '24
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- Renewable Energy Development in China: The Success of Centralized Policies by Cai May Tan '18
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- Beyond C and D by Judy Li' 24
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- Worried about not fitting in at Soka? by Wula Dawson '05
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- The Campus Where We Studied by Magda Walsh and Valerie Silverio GS '98
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Hotels
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Dining
Explore the many dining options close to Soka’s campus! See below for student recommendations.
Shopping
There are many shopping centers near Soka, including Aliso Viejo Town Center which is a five-minute drive.
Dining
Soka Student Suggestions

Beyond Thai
Where is it? 26841 Aliso Creek Rd, Suite D, Aliso Viejo, CA (in Aliso Viejo Town Center).
What to get? Yellow curry, fried rice, roti.

In-N-Out Burger
Where is it? 27380 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA.
What to get? Double double burger, animal style fries.

Pho the Bowl
Where is it? 27931 La Paz Rd, Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA.
What to get? Pho tai, pho ga.
Attractions

Beaches
Laguna Beach is the ideal spot for a beach day, less than a 20-minute drive from Soka with seven miles of coves and beaches to explore and enjoy. Laguna is also an artistic haven full of galleries and shops. Thirty minutes from SUA, Newport Beach boasts the largest recreational harbor on the west coast and has activities for outdoor enthusiasts as well as retail stores and attractions.

Catalina Island
Discover paradise on Catalina Island, just a short drive and two-hour ferry ride away. With beautiful, tranquil views and a rustic village vibe, Catalina Island is the perfect way to spend a day.

Whale Watching
Spend a day in Newport Beach and be sure to include whale watching in your itinerary. Use the promo code SOKA16 for a discounted price.
About the Area

Aliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo is a 6,600-acre planned community in Orange County, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. It was incorporated in 2001 as Orange County’s 34th city and has a population of about 50,000 residents. More than half of the community is dedicated to parks, recreation, schools, open space, and community facilities. The mild coastal climate averages 67 degrees Fahrenheit with an average annual rainfall of 12.6 inches. Aliso Viejo is 10 miles south of John Wayne Airport (SNA), 50 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and is adjacent to the beautiful 4,000-acre Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, which surrounds 85% of the Soka campus.

Orange County
Incorporated in 1889, Orange County is located between the Los Angeles and San Diego counties in Southern California. As the second largest county in California with a population of more than 3.17 million, Orange County has the 16th-largest GNP in the world. We have sunny weather 80% of the year, 42 miles of coastline with sandy beaches, and stunning parks. The elevation spans from sea level to 5,687 feet (Santiago Peak).

California
California was the 31st state admitted to the Union in 1850. It is the most populous state in the country with more than 40 million residents and 58 counties, the third largest state in land size, and the fifth largest economy in the world. Nicknamed “The Golden State,” California boasts 840 miles of coastline, dozens of state parks, and gorgeous weather.