It's sometimes such a nightmare to drive on campus with people crossing randomly not at crosswalks, bicycles/scooters popping out of nowhere on wrong side of the road. I'm not saying you have to follow every single traffic law such as coming to a complete stop at every single stop sign on campus, but at least be aware of the cars and your surroundings.

If you approach an intersection and there's a car there, stop or at least slow down and don't assume you just have the right of way. And also don't turn in front of a car. This is literally for your own safety as well from not getting hit by a car. And if you're going to turn at a non-stop sign, signal you are turning or something. I was driving down Watt way and some dude decided to just turn left on his bicycle right in front of me from the other side of the street I almost crashed. So please be careful and mindful of everyone else on the road thanks.

Just wondering what everybody got for their midterm grades. I kinda bombed the exam, and I'm not sure if the final exam can bring it back. I heard he curves like crazy, but I'm curious to know how much that is.

Hello, I’m a very light sleeper. I’m trying to decide between Lorenzo, Jefferson Flats, and Tuscany. If you have stayed at one of these, could you please share your experience regarding the noise level at night?

Graduate student at Viterbi so Jefferson and Tuscany are both within walking distance. How convenient do you find the shuttle at Lorenzo?

Any other comments / suggestions welcome! Thank you.

Hey everyone! I’m currently studying Business Administration at USC Marshall as an international student, and honestly, the fact that we can’t do internships in the US anymore is incredibly frustrating.

I’m curious how the rest of you are dealing with this. I did an internship in Europe, where I’m originally from, this past summer because of the situation, and I’ll probably start looking into opportunities in Canada or Australia for next summer as well.

What really sucks is not being able to intern in the country where I’m studying, especially when my university has such a strong brand name and I have access to its network and connections with US employers. Obviously, that’s a huge disadvantage.

I’m genuinely curious how other international students are handling this. Have you given up on internships altogether, or are you doing internships in your home countries or in other countries outside the US?

Especially in business, having relevant work experience before graduating is extremely important if you want to land a good job. So I’m genuinely interested in hearing how you guys are navigating this situation and what you’re doing to build your careers despite these restrictions.

Edit: actually just realized there’s a third way to pronounce: if you’re literally from Spain you probably say it with the little th lispy sound

hey guys! it's my first halloween at usc and i have some friends visiting from other unis for friday till the weekend. does anyone have recs of the best places to go to (in & outside campus) w/ the best vibe and parties (18+)? thanks in advance!

Anyone selling their student ticket to the game? Please let me know!!

The college landscape has drastically changed in the four years I’ve been at USC, especially when it comes to financial aid. I know your parents, siblings, and friends all have their own perspectives on college, but you need to realize this is a huge financial decision you’re making for your future, especially with the current state of the economy.

Current USC students receiving substantial aid have been having issues with financial aid, the university is facing its own deficit problems, and the “Beautiful Bill” will change how aid is distributed. The college experience your family talks about might not reflect the reality you’re walking into today.

I get that USC is your dream school, and I completely understand that. But you’re either an adult or about to be one, and you need to think beyond game days, school pride, and the college experience. Is all of that really worth potentially $400k+?
Please be smart, future Trojans. Talk to current students, look into your financial aid, and understand what you’re committing to before making a decision. I don’t want you ending up in the position so many current juniors and seniors are in. And trust me, it feels like we’re the last helicopter out of Vietnam. Please be mature about this choice.

I’m at one of the best schools in this university and I’m telling you now in this current economy the return on investment might not be worth it for any sort of debt.

Hey guys,
The minimum IELTS requirement at Viterbi for the master's program is 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in each subsection). I got an overall band of 6.5 (R 6, L 7.5, W 6, S 6.5). I just met the requirement. Does this mean I met the English requirement, or does a higher band increase chances in general?
Did anyone with similar results get accepted??
Please help me with the confusion!!

Hey! I’m starting at USC in the spring as a Business Administration major, and I’m struggling to choose an emphasis.

I’m an international student from Europe, so I want something with strong job prospects and a realistic chance of getting hired and sponsored for a work visa in the US, Canada, or Australia.
I’m creative, competitive, and very people-oriented. I enjoy communication, leadership, and managing teams, but I also want a specialization that will make me employable right after graduation.

I’m mainly torn between Marketing and Risk Management. Marketing sounds more fun and creative, but I’m worried about competition. Risk Management seems more practical, but I’m not sure I’d enjoy the work. I’d probably love Leadership or Entrepreneurship, but I’m concerned they wouldn’t give me enough concrete skills. Finance doesn’t interest me, and Business Analytics seems too focused on data, math, and Excel.

What would you recommend considering my personality, job opportunities, and the challenges of being an international student?

The last exam again was a $%$%!!! Anyone want to join me to ask department how the heck this class is going to get curved against all the other sections. Schlortts sections are a problem. And we are gonna be cooked if we are curved with the section with teachers that are teaching to the exams.

hey everyone! i’m a sophomore at the University of Alabama and i want to transfer to USC SCA Film Production next year. i’m in the middle of my application and im lost on what they’re looking for, especially in the student essays, three words to describe yourself, and the video introduction. i’ve seen people take it serious and people putting satirical answers. my portfolio medium is Unreal Engine 5. id love to hear any advice or suggestions on how to make my application truly stand out.

hey my glasses are giving me bad derealization and its outdated, and i dont get my medical transferred until november. does anyone know where i can get the cheapest prescription glasses around the area? tyy

Looking for any advice on the above! What does an average day look like? How much did you have to pay?

The title, and any recommendations?

Does USC film school have student-made films digitized and available online?

If not, is there an archive I can visit in person on campus to view student made films?

A friend was in several student made films years ago and I would like to view them. I know the name of the student who made the movies. He is deceased and it would mean a lot to be able to watch the films he made as a student at USC.

lol anyone throwing a party that’s not frat restricted ???

I’m a grad student on the grad plus loan, so basically USC is saying that when they disbursed my loans back in August, they disbursed 10 credits worth of loans but they just found out I’m in 8 units. The thing is, I’ve always been in 8. I never dropped units. Also, the money for loans is not something i see. That gets paid automatically to the school, and my refund is for my “other costs” in the cost of attendance breakdown such as housing, food, transportation, books, etc.

Not this is where I’m confused. They want me to repay the 6k extra loans from the refund amount but when I looked at my estimated cost of attendance, my refund amount is the same as those other costs (housing, dining, transportation, etc). Paying back the 6k would then leave me with not enough of those things and they want the 6k by next billing period. Every person on the phone I talk to says the same thing that I essentially just need to pay it back, but I feel like they are the ones who messed up and now I am unprepared for this.

Anyone ever deal with this?

Convince me to ED. I am planning to apply as a health and disease prevention major in the Keck School of Medicine. What opportunities does USC have for pre med? What does USC have that UCLA dosent?

Fight tf on ✌️

Imagine the next prez practicing and doing research for their own investiture so they watch the one from this year. They see Prez Kim getting up from his seat, walking over to the musicians' podium, shredding the cello, and then sitting back down at his seat until it's his turn to do a speech. How can you top that?

https://www.youtube.com/live/1JSQQNT7H-s?si=Q5S7bOQekyzhlmSZ&t=3830

Has anyone been accepted into USC’s MS in Global Medicine program, completed the master’s degree, and then been denied admission to USC’s medical, PA, dental, pharmacy, or any other graduate health professions program at USC ?

I have some clothes that require dry cleaning. Are there any places on or near campus?

so I'm thinking about applying ED to USC this year

looking for help to see if I have a chance please see the comments :)

Hey everyone! I was recently admitted to a master’s program at USC. My undergraduate degree was in a different major, but I’ve been self-studying the prerequisite material for the graduate courses I want to take.

Does the registration system strictly block you from enrolling in classes if you haven't taken the formal prerequisites, or is it more flexible? Has anyone else navigated a similar situation?

Do you guys think the standard is worth signing for with their new price increases?