<p>i've been accepted to USF and have no idea what the schools like...ill probably be taking a trip there sometime soon (from southern ca) </p>
<p>any advice as to what the good/bad things about usf!?</p>
<p>Good: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Good: Theme of social justice - of making a difference in the world.
Good: The relatively small size keeps you from being just a face in the crowd.
Good: Diversity in every way, including educational - you will find all kinds of students, from A+++ to B---.
Good: Study abroad at USF programs where your fin aid applies and all units go toward your degree.
Did I mention LOCATION?</p>
<p>They gave me a full year of credit (32 units) for the AP tests I passed - some of it is for required, core classes. And that doesn't include my senior year APs. REALLY good.</p>
<p>good- location
bad- student body does not reflect morals of the school
bad- if you are a minority, contrary to what books and USF materials claim.
bad- price of school. one semester with room and board, meal plan, books, etc.= $30,000
bad- credits did not transfer even though all grades were above C's</p>
<p>also, i find it funny how people (aka parents) love the school when their kids are still seniors and haven't experienced what a rip off USF actually is. i wish i would have done more thorough research by not only relying on the "positives" of the school.</p>
<p>^I am very glad I was able to amuse you, Selenium707, you sound like you need cheering up. I know you are/were unhappy at USF - I read your posts on your old username as well, and I hope you have transferred or plan to transfer somewhere that fits your needs better.
My D hasn't yet made her final choice, and I can assure you, she is researching all her options carefully - including considering your comments and concerns. We have three close family members who are USF graduates, so she is hearing their thoughts as well.
We are aware of the costs (she has been offered some large scholarships) and the female/male ratio, but I am wondering about your comment concerning credits not transferring. Do you mean you transferred to another University, and your USF credits didn't transfer, or units you were bringing to USF didn't transfer in?
Again glad I could amuse you, that is what "a lame mom" does!</p>
<p>haha..sorry didn't mean to be so rude..
about the credits: my credits earned AT USF did not transfer to any colleges I applied to while looking to transfer. So now i'm at a different school, on a different coast, starting from scratch.</p>
<p>No problem! I didn't think you were being rude. I know you are probably remembering how excited you were when you were planning on attending, and how disappointed you were when it turned out it wasn't the right place for you. It must be frustrating to see wide-eyed students and (lame) parents (like me) so excited. You also have some valid points - private schools are VERY expensive, USF is about 65% female (which is actually closer to a 3-1 ratio than 7-1, but I won't quibble) and prospective students should definitely investigate the negatives before making their decision.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information about the credits - I have noticed that several of the Universities we have looked at are trying to make the "core" classes more exciting/interesting by giving them weird names and unusual content, and I was wondering what would happen if you had to transfer them somewhere. That is defintely a question we will ask of academic advisors at all of her potential schools.</p>
<p>I am thinking of you and hoping that things are going very well for you in your new start on the other coast and impressed with your strength to start from scratch after your disappointment. I also hope you have enough distance now to see that maybe, just maybe, USF could be the right place for someone else.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Wait, Your Credits Didnt Transfer!!! That is really serious. That is enough for me not to want to go there.</p>
<p>Are you serious!??? All of your credits didn't transfer!???????? I am a currently a USF student attempting to transfer to USD. </p>
<p>Does that mean that all 18 credits I am taking this semester won't transfer!???</p>
<p>Ask USD. The person who said that was transferring to a college back east and it probably has nothing to do with your situation.</p>
<p>thanks tocollege.. but it said on their website that transfer credits won't be released until I am admitted and pay my deposit.. I am kind feeling scared~</p>
<p>tocollege.. are u a current USF student?</p>
<p>Nope, an admitted student - so what do I know!! You could call the registrar at USD tomorrow and ask their opinion - they would give you much more accurate information than me. On the USD wesite it says: "Courses from accredited institutions are generally transferable if the grades are C or better." and USF is an accredited institution - so it seems you should be okay. Also, USD - like USF - is a Catholic University, so it is even more likely they will accept transfer credit. (There may have been other issues with the other student who had trouble transferring units.) Good luck!</p>
<p>Tks... tocollege... watch out for your towel when you are taking a shower....... </p>
<p>A few days ago, my towel was stolen when I was taking a shower....... it's absurd. <<< This is on campus housing at USF!>>></p>
<p>coolant, yayy USD! I think Im going there...like a week to decide</p>
<p>tdanielle, </p>
<p>I applied as a transfer student already. Hope I am admitted.....</p>
<p>Daughter and I went to Open House on Sat and she changed decision from early action to early decision as she thinks this college is for. We are not wet by and my older daughter is at UCSB -great college and cheaper -bit this daughter is a different person and we will make finances work. I’m certainly aware and concerned of those who think this college is not worth
The tuition. It for this daughter I think it’s a better fit (smaLl classes and has her major (museum studies)</p>
WAIT why did u decide to transfer from USF to USD i am debating between the two