Nerds at USC!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>OK, so basically the biggest stereotype surrounding USC is that all of the students are "really hot" & football crazy. I'm a bonified nerd, and don't like beautiful people (just joking! ...sort of). Are there more "unique" students at USC? Would a nerdy kid feel out of place? I'm kinda stuck between putting Birnkrant or Marks Hall as my first choice on the housing application; part of me screams, "Marks! That's where your people are!" because I have this irrational fear I'll be surrounded by tall, gorgeous extroverts anywhere else. But then the other part of me figures there will be all kinds of people in every dorm...</p>

<p>Opinions?</p>

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<p>well i guessss i'm a nerd... ok yeah i'm a nerd... but i do like my parties too.</p>

<p>i put down marks for first, and new/north (um dont remember) for second... haha yea quite different choices.</p>

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<p>Haha, I'm a nerd - albeit a fun nerd - but I think I may put down Fluor as my first choice...because I really, really like air conditioning.</p>

<p>(Northeastern factor. You know.)</p>

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<p>If you're a bio major, or any other science major for that matter...</p>

<p>yeah, there are nerds.</p>

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<p>The nerd index is kinda low at USC, but are 16k undergrads so I'm sure you'll find likeminded people.</p>

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<p>you'll be FINE there are extreme intellects and academics everywhere.</p>

<p>Don't be too quick to judge! You might be surprised how nerdy some of these "hot" people can be :)</p>

<p>After all, not everyone could have gotten into USC with just looks.</p>

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<p>what do you mean, stressed0ut? i sent a picture in my with application--that's why they accepted me.</p>

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<p>I'm definitely among the nerd camp, even though science scares me and I'm going into journalism. That's probably my biggest concern about USC, though - well, that, and it's just way too close to home.</p>

<p>BTW, just to back up the nerd cred: bonified? Bona fide?</p>

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<p>I know, seriously! I knew my perfect bone structure was my ONLY ticket in-- I didn't even have to send in an app! haha just kidding...!</p>

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<p>Oh, I know a lot of really smart, really good looking people. Unfortunately I wasn't blessed with both those characteristics. And I'm kinda offbeat, so I tend to make friends with...an interesting crowd. Not that I can't get along with everyone, though :). I just prefer the company of outcasts for some reason. Maybe it makes me feel better about myself ;).</p>

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BTW, just to back up the nerd cred: bonified? Bona fide?

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<p>Toochay.</p>

<p>(haha, jk...couldn't resist)</p>

<p>I'm more "unique" than nerdy, let's just put it that way.</p>

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<p>I wish I was more nerdy, then I wouldnt be so worried about getting rejected!</p>

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<p>Chhh, nerds worry about being rejected, too. Like, y'know, socially.</p>

<p>I have no friends.</p>

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<p>haha aww you guys are cute.
and of course you'll have friends! we all like you!!! and at least half of us will be going to USC!</p>

<p>how exactly do you define being a nerd anyway? If it's in terms of good grades, top of class, overachiever type then all of us accepted are all nerds, aren't we? (Unless we're recruited athletes).
and groovinhard - no worries, I can be very introverted at times, but you know what? even if you are shy, there are bound to be people who will reach out to you, so you don't have to worry about that! All you have to do is accept! :)
Plus there's always our facebook group... that's always a good way to pre-make friends.</p>

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<p>Haha, this whole thread is so adorable.</p>

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<p>I love how all the girls here find this thread "cute" and "adorable"</p>

<p>haha.</p>

<p>bluebeard you're a special case! Who WOULDN'T have gotten in with that special picture of yours? eh? ;)</p>

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<p>Bonified Nerd</p>

<p>... irrational fear that I will be surrounded by tall, gorgeous extroverts</p>

<p>Man you nerds are funny :D</p>

<p>Then again, feel free to laugh at me when I get my rejection letter..</p>

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Bonified Nerd

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<p>Hay! That's so alredy bin adressed.</p>

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... irrational fear that I will be surrounded by tall, gorgeous extroverts

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<p>Five foot tall female here. That actually had merit.</p>

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<p>LOL i'm sure you'll be fine at sc with the 2000+ freshman.</p>

<p>you really should take advantage of the parties and the football games though :D</p>

<p>letting it all go to waste is such a shame!</p>

<p>i second what you said, stressed0ut.</p>

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<p>why is there a huge red circle next to my profile...</p>

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<p>P.S. I like parties...</p>

<p>D&D parties...</p>

<p>No, actually, I only played D&D once. Seriously.</p>