<p>I'm considering transferring to USC this upcoming fall, but was wondering how will I be able to meet people if transfers tend to live off campus.</p>
<p>I don't think I will join any clubs or organizations, and as an Engineer I don't think I will meet many fun people in my department.</p>
<p>So how do transfers generally meet people????</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>join the engineering frat
they do it big sometimes</p>
<p>hahahaha
aren’t all people in the engineering frat… engineers???</p>
<p>any other ways of meeting people that does not involve joining a frat?
I’m really not into drinking, but more into just smoking and experimenting with new stuff.</p>
<p>Also, any comments on the drug scene on campus?</p>
<p>I know you don’t plan on joining clubs or orgs… but how DO you plan on meeting people?? Seriously, that is how I’ve made all of my best friends. There are SO many different types of clubs/orgs, you shouldn’t just write them all off. But you can make some friends in classes, definitely possible. Just more work</p>
<p>I was thinking that perhaps USC organized socials for transfer students or something.
hahahaha
For other schools, I was planning to meet people by living on campus. But with USC, that’s not an option.</p>
<p>So what you are implying is that I will only meet people through clubs?
And meeting people in classes (other than engineers) will be extremely unlikely as I will transfer with 60+ credits, and therefore, will probably not take general reqs.</p>
<p>During my lifetime our family moved around the country frequently. At each different area we had to adjust and make new friends. Here are some tips:</p>
<p>You have to make an effort. People will not come to you.
Volunteer. There are so many individuals who need help and you can meet some great caring people who will be co-volunteers.
Find friends in a church, synagogue or temple.<br>
Join a USC spirit group. Less noticed sports such as water polo, rowing and baseball can use your support and help. SC is adding women’s beach volleyball this year.<br>
Start an engineering coed study group. At SC 25% of the engineering students are female.
If your schedule permits find a part time campus job. You may meet people as you work.
SC has fantastic schools of music and theatre. See if there are needs for students to paint scenery, find props or work behind the scenes. The students you meet there will be some of the most creative, talented and imaginative in the country.
Investigate the Klein Institute for Undergraduate Engineering Life. It provides students with a variety of personal and professional activities to enhance your undergraduate experience.</p>
<p>I’m confused. Why don’t transfers stay on campus? I’m a prospective transfer and planning to stay on campus. Isn’t that allowed?</p>
<p>USC only has guaranteed housing for your first two years. However, you have to have been living in university housing the previous year to get it your second year. Otherwise you’re put in a lottery to have university housing.</p>
<p>I think this will be keep me from applying…</p>
<p>It sounds like I will be a commuter student again, and that’s the reason why I’m leaving my current university.</p>
<p>Oh boy, I didn’t know that. Guess all we can do is cross our fingers and hope for the best. Eddy, I don’t think that should stop you from applying. Who knows? You may be one of the lucky few that wins the lottery!</p>
<p>theres lots of housing just off campus</p>