<p>Worth it? fun? how good are the football seats LOL</p>
<p>The weekend was very fun, but expensive. The football seats are, um, not exactly “good.” We enjoyed going last year (D’s freshman year) but it is too much of an expense for our family to do it again.</p>
<p>Aren’t the seats in the endzone down on the field on the east side?</p>
<p>I noticed it seems a bit pricey other than the football tickets which are cheaper than normal.</p>
<p>The seats weren’t good at all. But after the game started, and there were empty seats, everyone get to move inwards. It was an experience. We enjoyed spending time with our son. The deans’ breakfast, not too many showed up. A lot of the talks we weren’t able to attend because of the time. We registered the whole family which was not really worth it as you can just register one person to buy the football tickets. We’re not planning to go this year, as alamemom said, too expensive. And booking a hotel close by was tough too. We stayed at Holiday Inn and there was a shuttle to the university so that helped.</p>
<p>If you book a 4 star hotel, downtown Los Angeles, at priceline.com, you can get a significantly lower price (ex. around $60-70 per night). Someone on this forum gave the tip about priceline.com last year and I want to express my appreciation for pointing out this excellent web site.</p>
<p>We went last year, but had to arrive late because of work, so we really didn’t go to most of the scheduled events. We went to the tailgate, which was a bit odd because it was breakfast. We skipped the previous day’s barbeque lunch because the lines were ridiculous, so we enjoyed a nice lunch in Parkside. Game day was a total spectacle! I loved seeing all the tailgate parties and the band marching through campus on the way to the Coliseum. The game was kind of dull as football goes (the Trojans are just too good!), but it was fun to attend at least one game. We also enjoyed taking our S and his friends out to dinner, and meeting his roommate’s dad. </p>
<p>We saved money by registering only one family member, which allowed us to buy football tickets, and by getting a Priceline room downtown. We took the bus down to USC on game day, which was a very good move. All in all, I’m glad we went, but it’s probably not something we’ll feel the need to do every year.</p>
<p>We’ve attended twice and although we enjoyed it, the best part was simply seeing our D, seeing where she lived, meeting her friends and so forth. You could do that any weekend and avoid the crowds and additional costs of Parent’s Weekend. </p>
<p>On the other hand, while we’re not big football fans, my H gets a totally irrational thrill out of the band. He likes to stand as close as possible when they play on campus before marching to the game. We also own an embarrassing array of funny-looking USC gear that we can only wear during Parent’s Weekend.</p>
<p>Is it typical for the majority of parents to be there on Present’s Day (for new member sorority girls)? My parents are coming down in September and November for non-school related reasons, so we’re trying to figure out if it’s worth it for them to be there again in October.</p>
<p>My daughter is now a Senior, but we did go to Parent’s weekend for the first two years. I would say do not miss it! (especially for a freshman family). as this is the time you can truly see your kid within the USC environment on a big game weekend. The thrill we got sitting in Olympic Stadium, watching the band, the kids, the spirit, the spectacle! These are things we talk about now, even though we will not attend again. You can not go back to capture that, in fact as the years go on your kids may not even want you to come! The tailgate party was more of a brunch, not what you would expect, but elegant and well organized. Our favorite part was not necessarily “working the program” as they hand it to you, but going to different places around campus independently with our daughter-taking her out for coffee or a meal and soaking in the sights of the beautiful USC campus. A grand opportunity to catch the vibe of how things are going, size up their friends, help them to navigate or solve any concerns. Try to go!</p>
<p>If you do pledge a sorority chapter at SC, Presents is the highlight of the year. New members are presented to parents, friends and chapter advisers. They wear long white dresses and carry a bouquet of flowers, sometimes the sorority flower. Depending upon the sorority tradition some new members step through a flower covered arch, crowned with flowers or follow another custom. Older members wear evening dresses, usually black.</p>
<p>There is an elegant reception and buffet for members and guests after the presentation and photo sessions. These are held in the individual chapter houses. </p>
<p>Parents usually attend, but if it is a financial sacrifice to travel again to SC there are videos and photos available for family members.</p>
<p>Incidentally, many new members borrow gowns from older members if a new gown does not fit into the budget.</p>
<p>Hi! Does anybody know how much does it costs to attend Parent’s Weekend? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.</p>
<p>[USC</a> Office of Parent Programs](<a href=“http://sait.usc.edu/parent/tpw.asp]USC”>http://sait.usc.edu/parent/tpw.asp)</p>
<p>Everything you need to know about Parent’s Weekend.</p>
<p>Here is the registration website: [USC</a> Office of Parent Programs](<a href=“http://sait.usc.edu/Parent/tpw.asp]USC”>http://sait.usc.edu/Parent/tpw.asp) Registration is $60 per adult and $35 per child 16 and under. If your student wants the lunch on Friday, you have to buy them a lunch-only ticket.</p>
<p>Additional charges: Football tickets are $40 each, and at least one person has to register in order to buy football tickets. If you want your student to sit with you, you have to buy a ticket even if they have a season ticket (we found last year that after the first half, students and parents could easily sit together even if the student had the season ticket but not the parent-section ticket). Tailgate tickets are $30 per adult and $25 per child 8 and under. (Students need a ticket for the taligate, too.) Parking will be $5 on Friday, $20 on Saturday, and $8 on Sunday. They will offer a three-day pass for a few dollars savings when you arrive. If you are parking in USC parking on Saturday, arrive EARLY. Several of the scheduled events have an additional charge - those charges will show as you register.</p>
<p>During my d’s freshmen year, Parent’s weekend started on a Thursday and in addition to workshops, exhibits, lunches and such we were encouraged to attend class with our d. I enjoyed sitting in on the classes that I pay so much for! She is also a member of the marching band, so I enjoyed watching her at rehearsal on both Thurs and Fri. We also saw Lily Tomlin one year and the Thornton jazz band another. I enjoyed just being on campus and going to the workshops and such. We didn’t go for the football, although that is quite an experience especially if you include the tailgate. I also noticed on Sunday afternoon watching many parents saying goodbye to their son/daughter, it made me feel better about leaving her there. Silly mom, I suppose.</p>
<p>i dont think any other forum has as dedicated moms/dads helping out usc students and future trojans as much as you guys do. i dont know about anyone else, but i want to thank you guys for all the help you give to us. i’m truly grateful and hope i can help out as much as you do in the future 
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<p>fight on parents! 
haha</p>
<p>We went to parents’ weekend last year. It was good because our D was an incoming spring admit transfer & it allowed her to reconnect with her on-campus HS friends. We had the breakfast, a bus & walking tour of LA, Roberta Flak concert & the football game with our kids. All in all, we had a good time but it was a bit expensive. We just registered for us parents (didn’t register our S who is USC student or D who was incoming USC student). We aren’t registered to attend this year because we think there are too many other conflicting things on our plate around the same time. My try to get to the football game but aren’t sure.</p>