University of Southern California Top Questions

That transportation is a big problem.

I wish I knew about all the different majors and programs that the school offers before I applied.

That the Greek system is as large as it is

I wish I had sought out a Bible study right away instead of waiting until my sophmore year.

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There are many more activities, and a diverse range of organizations to get involved with than the Greek system.

I wish I'd known before my senior year how many amazing activities there are to do at USC. I came in as a transfer student my sophomore year, and I had no idea the breadth of things to do at school. I got really involved in activities on campus, but beyond clubs and organizations, there are sports, group exercise classes, free movies, plays, concerts, you name it. Go out there and find the things you love to do because at USC, anything you like you can find.

There is nothing that comes to mind.

That if you receive a scholarship, you should not stay in the scholarship dorm, unless you are mainly at school to study. Make sure to stay in New, North, Pardee, or Birnkrant because the social scene is more active, and people are friendlier. Make sure to join a club or group that you are interested in, because it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. Rush, even if you don't join a house, it's a great way to meet people.

I wish I had known that there are resources available to help you choose your courses and to help with tutoring. Class is not mandatory but it is extremely important to attend; if you don't attend you won't know what you missed. I wish I had known how to cook on my own.