Current Freshman Student at USD. Ask your Questions!

<p>Yes! I actually had those exact ones. Really came in handy when it came to charging my phone and laptop conveniently near my bed. The bed risers really do offer valuable storage for under the bed and make it possible to store crates and tubs under the bed. Without them the bed is less than a foot off the ground, I’d estimate. Definitely worth the money (:</p>

<p>Hey @Clarissawz‌ , I know that USD is a Private Catholic school, however I’m curious to as to how LGBT friendly the campus is. Are there many LGBT students, any support programs? Thanks(:</p>

<p>@pizza0647‌ Although it’s no San Francisco State, I think USD is definitely LGBT friendly. I can’t offer any first-hand information on what it’s like being a LGBT student on campus, unfortunately, but I have 3 gay friends and they are really happy at USD. I’m not aware of any LGBT club on campus, but that may just be because I never looked. If there isn’t an organization present already, you can always be the one to start one! USD is really promoting diversity and inclusion so it would be a great addition to the other organizations on campus. Even though it’s a “Catholic school”, USD is actually very secular compared to, for example, PLNU and other religious schools in general. </p>

<p>Hi, thank you for taking the time to answer all these questions! I’m a prospective student going into senior year. I plan on majoring in biology and environmental science and maybe marine science. Is there anything you can tell me about these departments, such as the availability of getting the classes you want, how rigorous they are, etc? My eventual goal is to go to graduate school and study marine science/zoology. How friendly are professors and do you like their teaching style?</p>

<p>Also, I’ve heard the stereotype that a lot of well to do kids go there. I expected that because it is a private school in an awesome city. But I honestly do not like the girly girl, Gucci-enthused, juicy couture type. How prevalent is this type of student on campus. I’m more of a casual, wilderness-loving tree-hugger. </p>

<p>One last thing. Would you consider it better to live in Missions B in a communal bathroom type hall (make more friends?) or in a suite in Missions A? Will you still meet lots of people if you live in Missions A? </p>

<p>Add anything else you think I should know about! :)</p>

<p>@Belizeme sorry for the incredibly late response! I will be working on replying much sooner if more questions are posted (: I am a biology minor and have taken Bio every semester so far, so I think I can offer some info. There is always room in a biology class for majors, and if all rooms reach capacity, the school opens another section. They are extremely rigorous! I haven’t taken Bio at any other school though so I can’t say if it’s “harder” or “easier” than other colleges. But professors really do want you to succeed! They will even come to meet you on their days off to explain material if necessary. I currently have a professor and he’s an expert on marine science! You will meet a lot of great faculty that you can do research with and pick their brains about graduate school (: I’ve really liked all of my science professors so far. Sciences are usually taught via power points but it does depend on the professor. My first semester I had Intro to evolution and the professor just talked in front of the class and it was great. </p>

<p>It is true that a lot of kids are privileged at this school. However, it is absolutely NOT uncommon to meet someone relying on scholarship to attend. There are so many students here that seem similar to you in that hippie, sustainable way! If you walk around campus you’re bound to see someone walking around barefoot, enjoying the beautiful campus and such. </p>

<p>You will meet lots of people regardless of where you live! I know Founders girls get really close along with Missions B, but so do the people sharing a building in Missions A! You really can’t go wrong with any of the dorms. </p>

<p>I can’t think of any burning information off the top of my head, but feel free to continue to ask questions!!</p>