<p>I am a freshman at Pepperdine University and I plan on transferring to USC. My senior year grades and SAT scores are very low and unfortunately I think I will have to do another year before I can get accepted and transfer. I would love to go abroad this year, however, would it look bad if the grades I show to USC are all just from freshman year and from overseas? Would it be bad to send them only a year of grades straight from pepperdine and then the rest be from the abroad program? THANK YOU!</p>
<p>why do you wish to leave pepperdine? I mean obviously USC is cooler and a bit more prestigious but? why… I may plan on going there in the fall but just waiting to here back from other schools</p>
<p>to be completely honest, i came here for the campus. I wasn’t aware that not only the administration, but majority of the STUDENT BODT was EXTREMELY religious. It’s been a bit of a culture shock for me because I am in the minority for being what any typical ucla or usc student is like. Also, I just feel like I’m in high school again, but with new (and different) people, but a wonderful view. So what’s better, the “college experience” or an “ocean view” suite with strict and down right confusing rules implemented all of the time? Heck, a degree from usc will get you the ocean view for the rest of your life…USC owns southern california, while pepperdine only owns it’s campus in malibu. I would be miserable if I didn’t go abroad for a full year next year. I found myself forcing friendships with people simply because we like to party like an other 19 year old…</p>
<p>wow I had it feeling it would be like that… smaller student body= more drama and more
highschool. I noticed while reading roommate files for looking for once a lot stressed Jesus while htat is okay i feel many may not be able to balance that lol.</p>
<p>That is such a bummer hopefully I get into USC because althought Pepperdine is a good school ( i looked into it more than view because I am from la) i would like options, and the REAL greek life and to be able to party and just not care!! </p>
<p>i want to get loose and have a college experience not rules? rules don’t allow you to grow. I was turned off by the fact we have a curfue shouldn’t one but their own boundaries? lol but wow </p>
<p>and yes their study abroad program is amazing thats a nother reason I wanted to go their</p>
<p>do you mind listing the pros and cons of going there</p>
<p>and to answer your question NOO they would even see that as a boost to your application especially if you plan on majoring something in liberal arts.
just keep your GPA strong and competitive you should be fine!</p>
<p>What I’ve done is that since I’m applying to NYU for a junior transfer, I’m doing the first semester of my sophomore year at NYU London as a visiting student. </p>
<p>So if you’re planning to transfer to USC, maybe you should look and see if USC allows visiting students in their study abroad program.</p>
<p>? sorry I private messaged you can you get back to me thanks!</p>