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<p>Thanks for that. What is UCLA known in Korea as?</p>
<p>Again, I don’t think an average Joe in Korea (who I guess wouldn’t be called Joe) wouldn’t know USC as a good school, but a univ. with a great sports program. The reason why it was publicized recently was Park Tae Hwan, the famous Korean swimmer, trained there. Most people wouldn’t know of its academic excellence compared to UCLA. (UCLA is known as UCLA. There actually used to be a clothing brand that sold clothes with Bruins logo on them… Interesting)</p>
<p>Now if the OP is looking to get hired, that’s a completely different story. At least in Korea (where I was raised and still live), enough people come to the U.S. for college education that people “in the know” will have heard of USC. So any major companies will know of USC and its academic strength, so you shouldn’t have a problem on the job front. Granted, my feeling is that it is underrated in Korea…</p>
<p>thanks for the replies everyone
I see that it’s called 남가주대 in korean</p>
<p>you’re probably right in that it’s not that well regarded as UCLA. In cali, UCLA and USC are relatively similar in perception</p>
<p>USC conferences held in Asia have been sponsored by the following companies. Fubon Intl, Hanjin Shipping, Tingyi Holding Corp., Capital Services Group, Sataki & Trianz, Korean Air Lines, The Japan Times, Edelman Japan, InterSoft, Suntory, Toyota, EXchange, ITRI, Sunrider and RunZhou Dist. Govt. (China) among others. Obviously, these organizations are aware of the university.</p>
<p>Here are some USC alumni from Asia:
Ronnie Chan (Hong Kong), Chrm. of Hang Lung Group Ltd.
Dr. Chang Young Jung (China), Pres. of Yonsei University
Toshiaki Ogasawara (Japan), Chrm. and Publisher of The Japan Times
Bongrak Sohn (Korea), Chrm. of TCC Steel and Director of Korea Intl. Trade Association
Helen Feng (China), TV Show Host
George Tyan-Wen Chen (China), Founder & CEO of the Capital Group
Hang Young-Hoon (South Korea), Former Prime Minister of Rep. of South Korea
Jon Ke Quan (Vietnam), Film Actor
Holip Soekawan (Indonesia), Chrm. of ERHO Security Solutions Inc.
Shiro Naba (Japan), President, Ferragamo Japan
Ken Yasuda (Japan), Coach of Tokyo Sabres
Dr. Lily Chiang (Hong Kong), President EI Media Technology Ltdl, Founder, Eco-Ted Holdings, Ltd.
Feng Deng (China), Co-founder of Net Screen Technologies
Arthur Lin (Taiwan), Chief Technology Officer of Core Networks at Nokia-Famous inventor
Ms. Siriporn Chaiyasuta (Thailand), General Counsel Chevron Asia South, Ltd.
Dr. Siriyupa Roongrerngsuke (Thailand), Asst. Professor and Project Leader Shinawatra Computer & Communications Ltd.
Takeo Miki (Japan), Former Prime Minister of Japan
Garrick Wang (China), CEO, Retailco Inc.
Andru Subowo (Indonesia), Managing Director Bramadi Capital
Bongrak Sohn (Korea), Chrm. TCC Steel
Ms. Sirikate Chirakiti (Thailand), Exec. V. P. Central Dept. Store Ltd.
Rudyan Kopot (Thailand), President & Director, Dipasena Group
Keng Thai Leong (Singapore), Director-General Infocomm Development of Singapore
Dr. Kantathi Suphamongkohn (Thailand), Minister of Foreign Affairs
Goanpot Asvinvichit (Thailand), Pres. & CEO of Govt. Savings Bank
Dr. Mu Dan Ping (China), President of World Heritage Foundation
Ming Hseigh (China), Founder of Cogent Systems
Yang Ho Cho (Korea), President of Korean Air Lines</p>
<p>[Hong</a> Kong Business - A Chinese family’s rise to wealth](<a href=“http://www.hkbusiness.com.hk/focus/20090204.html]Hong”>http://www.hkbusiness.com.hk/focus/20090204.html)</p>
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<p>^ Richest man in China actually is Li Ka Shing of Hong Kong who is also the Richest man in Asia. Hong Kong is not part of China… apparently. :-P</p>
<p>Well, rich enough.</p>
<p>according to the college rankings by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, USC is ranked 50th in their world rankings. USC probably has a very good reputation if that’s the case in East Asia</p>