<p>My daughter chose USC over Berkeley and she loves it. She and her friends go to Westwood, sometimes in USC apparel, and she has never been bothered. Keep in mind it is a friendly rivalry, in spite of the tacky “fucla” shirts. You are not in the “hood”. You need to be more concerned about your safety in the area surrounding USC. Not horrible, but you need to be cautious and use good judgment. Based on what I’ve heard though, life at USC is never dull.</p>