<p>I'm a current freshman at USD that is pre-Physician Assistant with a Theology major and double minor in biology and chemistry. I'm in the Faith & Reason LLC (coincidentally) and live in Missions A (for those that have toured campus). I've had an amazing freshman year here and I want to offer to answer any last minute questions before you make your college decision. I hope you choose USD, it really is a dream come true to live in San Diego and attend this school. Ask away!</p>
<p>Hey Clarissawz! I know the deadline passed and I’ve already committed, but I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind answering questions still? I’m not sure if you’re Catholic, but could you share any experiences of yours or people you know about campus ministry? Also, how is living in Missions A? Is the walk to class that bad? Thanks! </p>
<p>@FluteAnn Congratulations on committing! You’re going to absolutely love it here. Of course I’ll still answer questions (: </p>
<p>I personally am not Catholic, but I have participated in the InterVarsity organization on campus. It’s a Christian fellowship (I’m not even a practicing Christian) and they have weekly meetings where everyone sings and discusses a topic relevant to people’s lives. It’s really amazing and some of the nicest and most welcoming people I’ve ever met are a part of it. There are also bible studies and weekly masses. </p>
<p>The walk to class isn’t bad at all, unless it’s in the science building which is literally the other side of campus but it’s still only 15-20 minutes and you walk through a beautiful campus! Living in the valley (Missions A & B) is great-- I wouldn’t change it for anything. There’s missions cafe which is open until midnight most nights (way later than the SLP stays open) and the gym is down here too. It’s an amazing community and it actually feels like you’re going home instead of living above your classes. But then again, some days you really wish you lived above your class just for convenience hahah. </p>
<p>I’m looking to live in a more lively dorm. Would you recommend Maher or one of the Missions if I had a choice.</p>
<p>I was wondering if you know anybody in the natural world or sustainability llcs? Im trying to decide between the two and could use some help! Thanks so much :)</p>
<p>@vegveg Maybe I’m biased because I live in Missions A and love it, but I do think the valley is where it’s at (and most people living on central campus agree). There’s always valley events. Just last Thursday we had a valley dance and there’s always Mystery Snack Monday in crossroads. There really are a ton of events down there, especially at the start of the year to welcome everyone. I remember there was free bull riding, burritos from JVs (yum!), hennas, and caricature drawings (: It’s a blast! </p>
<p>@SirFlamel I probably know a bunch, but the thing is the LLC plays such a minor role in your actual lifestyle/academics on campus (besides dictating where you live) that nobody really knows who is in which one. You only take 1 class in your LLC your first semester and the rest of your classes are combined with all LLCs. For example, I am in Faith and Reason and I took World Religions for my Preceptorial Class (your LLC class–and there are many different class options per LLC). There are other kids that were enrolled in World Religions first semester that were in different sections (“periods”) or professors and they were in completely different LLCs with different preceptorial classes. So what I’m trying to say is: don’t stress about it. Decide on which classes seem appealing and, from there, decide which LLC belongs to that class. If a few sound interesting, even better! Then you can’t be disappointed if you don’t get your first choice (:
P.S. I got my first choice LLC so don’t stress about that either! </p>
<p>Thanks so much :)</p>
<p>No problem! (:</p>
<p>Hi, I was wondering if you had any idea where intersections and social justice will be housing next year? I really love both but really want to live maher or mission a.</p>
<p>Sorry, I can’t help you with that one. The only people that know are the future RAs, which I’m not. I honestly have no idea where each LLC is going to be. </p>
<p>I apologize if I’m asking a bit late, but do you know when incoming freshmen will be receiving room assignments/schedules/etc.? I think I remember hearing that they’re supposed to be coming in the mail sometime this summer, but if you knew more of an exact time frame, that would be great.</p>
<p>I remember last year it was mid-July (maybe the 15th?) that I got my roommate. I’m pretty sure scheduling for classes was done at the same time or near the same time. You can always call/email the one stop student center and ask for specifics, they would know (: </p>
<p>Oh and it was via email that you found out your roommate(s) and the portal for your schedule! Search around the portal for “detailed student schedule” and then at the bottom “week at a glance” and you can see your schedule during a school week like a calendar once your schedule is created.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Thanks for answering questions- my daughter will be in Missions B. The beds say they are “bunkable” what does that mean we have to do to get them to be a bunkbed? Any ideas? Also what things would you suggest that she get for her dorm room… rent the fridge micro combo? Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi @collegesearch96 my son will be in Missions A. 
We are traveling from across the country so we are definitely planning on renting the microwave fridge unit. Are the dorm rooms set up in the suites just like the regular dorms? Also is there anything additional we should think of bringing besides bathroom items, shower curtains etc. since he’s in a suite. Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>@collegesearch96 Missions B is great! Your daughter will LOVE the valley. “Bunkable” means that you are able to bunk them using little steel rods (that you ask for at missions crossroads) that insert into holes on each post of the bed. Once you put the steel rods (like 3 inch cylinders) into each post, you can bunk the other bed on top by aligning its holes with the rods and setting it down. Me and my roommate actually did it and decided to put a little couch into the leftover open space and it was AWESOME! Nobody else I’d seen in the valley had done it and it was an awesome little space to hang with friends (besides the public common room).</p>
<p>Renting the fridge/microwave combo is a good idea (unless you can find a better deal to buy them at Target or something), but coordinate with roommates so there aren’t 2 fridges and microwaves (share and split the cost!). Since you can buy food on campus, it would be unnecessary to store 2 fridges full of food. </p>
<p>Since all of the rooms come with a desk with drawers, a big, big dresser with 5 or 6 drawers, and the bed, there isn’t much room else to put extra furniture. Decorative lights to hang (i.e. Christmas lights) are pretty common and a great way to add some character to a room. Posters and decals are allowed too as long as they can be taken down by move-out time. Bed risers are a MUST so you can utilize space underneath the bed for storage (if you don’t decide to bunk). Some even come with outlets so she can charge her phone, laptop, etc. right next to her bed. Crates and tubs are great for storing books, shoes, purses, winter clothes, etc. underneath the bed. There is also a lot of space on top of the closet bar (there’s a shelf). I used it for a foldable shoe shelf and it worked wonders. Underneath the clothes I had some cube shelf thing where I kept miscellaneous things (extra sheets, pillow cases, etc.) Since Missions B has communal showers, definitely invest in some shower shoes and a bathroom caddy. Don’t forget a to bring laundry basket that is easy to carry and detergent!</p>
<p>@swtdonna Actually Missions A is the only dorm on campus that is suite-style! I personally think it’s the best dorm on campus, but I guess I’m biased because I lived there (: So it’s set up as a common room with a balcony on one side and a door to enter on the other-- unless your son is on the bottom floor, then there’s just two entrances. Off of the common room (furnished with very comfy and nice couches) on both sides are two rooms opposite each other and a bathroom just past them. Your son will be sharing his bathroom with only 3 other people. The bathroom only has a shower with a glass door, so no need for shower curtains. Also, missions crossroads gives out toilet paper for free, but you can only get 2 rolls at a time. The bathroom has SO much storage space so no need to worry about that. A shower caddy isn’t necessary. Read the above paragraph for things to bring (:</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, @Clarissawz we’ve visited the campus twice but didn’t see the valley/missions area at all the first time, (except from the main campus) and we only quickly saw it the second time when we were driving out, took a turn and ended up over there. We just saw the area briefly but we were pretty impressed.</p>
<p>My son is planning on having a TV and a micro/fridge in his dorm room even though they have the common area in the suite. Any suggestions on a shared TV for the common area? </p>
<p>@swtdonna The valley is great because it’s like its own community. Everyone’s friends with everyone and with the gym and Missions Cafe (“Mish-Caf”) it’s definitely the best place on campus to live. Living on top of classrooms may be convenient, but I liked the idea of “going home” to your room/the valley instead. It’s a really fun place to live, too! So many events throughout the year are held down there…zip lining, mechanical-bull riding, caricature artists, free food. It really is a blast. </p>
<p>The common area is already wired with cable so it is definitely doable to split the cost for the actual tv (: It didn’t work in my suite last year because not everyone agreed to pitch in, so just make sure it all gets sorted fairly. I knew a couple of guys that split a tv and someone brought their game consoles and stuff. That could be a fun thing to have if your son is into that. But then again, I would advise against too many distractions that could prevent studying or getting involved on campus and making friends (: A micro/fridge is definitely something to keep for the room instead of the common area (unless your okay with supplying any visitors with food and drinks! Haha)</p>
<p>@Clarissawz Did you use the bed risers in the missions a suites, I saw the ones at BBB that have the outlets in them. Do they really give more storage for under the bed? Thanks again for all your help. </p>