<p>I heard that you can get points through Trojan Fever for items simply by going to Trojan sporting events. I'm a big sports fanatic, so this deal made going to as many sporting events as possible even more enticing. But is there enough time to go to games on a nightly basis and still get schoolwork done at a high level (in my case, 18 units and no grade lower than a B)?</p>
<p>There’s no real answer to this question…</p>
<p>If you’re looking for self-validation then yes, it is possible to attend every sporting event and and get at least straight B’s. </p>
<p>The fact that you’re taking 18 units suggests you won’t have a cakewalk of an academic semester…but it doesn’t mean it will be ridiculously stressful because who knows how difficult your classes actually are. </p>
<p>My suggestion is to take it day by day, if you want to go to an event but have stuff to take care of, then it’s up to you to make the right decision.</p>
<p>My 18 units are made up of two GEs, foreign language, and writing, plus a two unit course where I help produce shows for Trojan Vision. The professors for my classes all have very good reviews on rate my professor.com</p>
<p>There are athletes there practicing hours every single day then playing in those very games you want to watch. They are traveling and missing classes on a regular basis to fulfill their commitment to USC and their team. Some of them make fabulous grades in challenging majors, the recent quarterbacks come to mind along with select members of every other sports team - basketball, swimming, tennis, water polo, baseball, etc. So yes, doing a lot of things there outside of class and doing well is certainly possible - but that is up to you. Many athletes do it all the time, as do busy/active members of other organizations. This isn’t high school anymore with people telling you what to do, you have to decide what you want out of college and go for it.</p>
<p>Short answer is NO, especially if you are on financial aid. There’s good reason they’re called school nights. Reserve partying and sporting events for the weekends.</p>
<p>Wait until you are an upper classman and can juggle your schedule better.</p>
<p>I think I’ll just try this and see what happens. Classes can’t be changed, but going to free sporting events unrelated to the football I payed for and the volleyball I have to cover for an internship is a thing that I can adjust easily if needed.</p>
<p>You should realize that it’s fairly easy to get a B at USC but much harder to get an A, especially the GE courses. Your expectations might be easier if you don’t have to work or are not on financial aid and need to maintain a B average. But if you want to distinguish yourself as a freshman, then any extracurricular activities during the week - i.e., Sunday through Wednesday nights - need to take a back seat. While you’re watching live sports during the week your competition will be hitting the books. At least wait until the spring semester after you determine whether you can handle everything. This is not high school or junior college, as you’ll learn soon enough. Stay focused and disciplined in the critically important first semester.</p>