<p>I am trying to help my s with finding information about USC's engineering school. We visited USC and he loved it, but it does not offer what he is thinking (right now :) at almost 17) would be a good career choice for him (which is landscape architecture) He is thinking if he went to a school that had a major in something somewhat related then if he still wanted to go into LArch he could go onto grad school. If you know anything about the engineering program, particularly civil or geotechnical engineering, could you share your thoughts? Thanks so much! On another thread I was told that Clemson may have the better reputation in engineering. Any other opinions on that thought, too, would be welcomed.</p>
<p>See PM reply.</p>
<p>for what it's worth, UGA has one of, if not the top horticultural mgmt, landscape architecture programs in the country...</p>
<p>don't know much about USC's program though, sorry.</p>
<p>Just about any land-grant college would have built a good reputation in this area - as it stems from those schools origins as an agricultural and mechanical college.</p>
<p>Clemson (Moo U*) being one of those. </p>
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<li>As a new Gamecock parent I had to get my dig in.</li>
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<p>eadad, yes UGA has the best Larch program in the country according to my son's research. That is why we drove (8 hrs-whew!) down to see it. My son was very impressed and as for now it is probably #1 on his list. I liked USC a lot for the "vibe" and the people, but I am not the one who is going to go to school :) I also liked the fact that it isn't quite so far from home, but there again, my feelings have to be kept somewhat quiet through all of this. If he stays on this current path of wanting to go into something more architecturally oriented, I doubt if he will go to USC. We are just going to have to wait and see. I have really enjoyed looking at all of these wonderful schools, though. And I have a younger daughter who has insisted on going with her brother to look, so she will have a great idea of choices in a few years! Thanks again for all of your help and replies!</p>
<p>KandKsmom</p>
<p>When we visited UGA the first thing I noticed was how beautifully manicured and landscaped everything was. When you compare private and public schools the biggest and most obvious thing you see is the private schools landscaping budget with neatly trimmed lawns and a wide array of colorful plantings whereas at most public schools bushes and hedges abound with the plants and color used more for accents and around key locations. I couldn't believe how well maintained and full of colorful and exotic plantings the campus was and commented on it to my wife after about 5 minutes of walking the campus. Only later did I learn about the stature of both the Larch and Hort Mgmt. programs and the fact that they use the campus as their working lab. It then all made sense.</p>
<p>My D was accepted at USC, UGA and Clemson, among others and selected USC for the "vibe" I guess you would say. After visiting UGA she was surprised at how much she liked it (EAmom and I were too!) but was concerned about the sheer size of the school and the larger enrollment. D was afraid that it would feel too big after attending smaller private schools since pre-K. Within five minutes on USC campus she said "I have that feeling that everyone says you get when you know you're at the place you want to be...." </p>
<p>She just finished her first year. I got back late last night after moving her and the amazing amount of "stuff" she accumulated this year out of Capstone House. After five boxes shipped home, four suitcases carried home and a bunch of stuff stored in the storage space we rented, I am back at work tired, sore and sporting a pulled leg muscle. I thought my S had a bunch of stuff at UNC.....he's a lightweight by comparison....</p>
<p>All-in-all she could not be happier with her choice of USC. Her chosen course of study (Sports management) is among the top 3 if not the top program in the country. She has made great friends, joined a sorority and done very well academically with a 3.9 first semester and a 4.0 this semester. We could not be happier for her.</p>
<p>Good luck with your process and if we can help with anything, let us know.</p>