Drew is a great host. Value meal plan if you are going to be around for most lunch/dinners. Know that shared rooms mean shared, bunks with very little privacy. Not a big deal for most, but worth knowing. In a sweet spot of San Jose where you can travel north to golden gate but also south to Santa Cruz without much hassle. Museums are a plenty downtown and buses are pretty reliable near his place. I would suggest a clipper card if you do not have a car, otherwise buses just take singles around there which can be an issue. You will meet some cool people so take advantage of it :D