Social Life at USD

<p>I was accepted to USD and the honor's program. I got a great package and everything seems to be working out wonderfully but I'm from New York and I'm worried about going so far for college. Can anyone tell me what its like to go to college across the country as far as adjusting and going home for breaks? Also, I'm wondering about the greek life at USD. I love the idea of being in a sorority but I am worried about hazing. Does this occur at USD? Any input would be great, thanks!!</p>

<p>Hey CG1218, I’m going to return the favor. I visited USD twice, and both times found the students to be super friendly and forthcoming about social things to do (part of the fabric). The first time I even was there with my mom and yet two college freshmen took us all around campus and showed us the ropes. I don’t think this is a college you have to worry about in terms of social life, making friends, etc. AGain, hope we cross paths on a visit day etc.</p>

<p>PS–sorry, not personal experience with greek life etc. … but hope I helped you somewhat.</p>

<p>I’m a little worried about the social life, I’d appreciate any confirmation or discussion of what I was recently told.
I asked a current sophomore about campus life, he said it gets really quiet around 2:30 in the afternoon and if you are too noisy in dorms rooms you get in trouble.
He currently lives off campus, and says he feels more like he lives in the city of San Diego than is a student at USD. I was kind of hoping that the off campus life still centered around and with USD students.
Is there a community or is it more of a commuter feel?
Can you have fun on campus?</p>

<p>A bit late in replying but USD is definitely lacking in school spirit and sense of community, however, it doesn’t feel like a commuter school entirely. Also, the point your friend made about feeling like living in the city of San Diego rather than being a USD student is the same sentiment I got when I was there but I actually grew to like that since San Diego has so much to offer. With such a great city in close proximity, most students tend to have their social cliques (athletes, frats, sororities, etc) and just go out to the beach and party and explore san diego rather than participate in school functioned events. It is a solid school academically and has great food and a beautiful campus in a city of many opportunities but when it comes to campus life (in regards to school spirit/community) it falls a bit flat. Overall, I think it is a great school to pursue your education while having access to a great city.</p>

<p>I’m actually a freshman at USD and I’m shocked to hear the misconceptions about USD! Although we don’t have a lot of school spirit, it doesn’t detract from the feeling of “community” everyone feels. Definitely not a commuter feel since the campus literally requires freshman (possibly sophomores too in the upcoming years) to live on campus unless they’re actually from San Diego or have extenuating circumstances. I’m also in a sorority on campus and absolutely love it. It enhances the sense of community feeling even more! There are always parties Thursday through Saturday and USD has thrown epic events on the beach (Champagne brunch, Jamaica block party), you can look up videos on youtube! My best friend here is from upstate New York and absolutely loves it. She flew home for Thanksgiving and Christmas and most kids go to Cabo or Hawaii for spring break or just stay in beautiful San Diego (“We live where you spring break” is a common quote amongst USD students"). I can’t express how great this school actually is. </p>