<p>Accepted to USC, NMF, quiet over achiever and not the party-drinking type. Wants some friends who enjoy video games and movies during free time. Is this a fit at USC?</p>
<p>Yes, it is indeed.</p>
<p>Yes. One of the nice things about USC is that there really are people to fit all types. I would recommend Dean's Halls, personally. There's always someone playing video games, and the social scene doesn't revolve around drinking.</p>
<p>My son put down Fluor (first choice) and Radison hotel (second choice) on the housing form. I think he chose those dorms because they have air conditioning. It can get very hot in October in L.A. What do you think of those choices? Should he change it? He simply does not want to be around peers who drink and party too much. Thank you very much for your notes which are greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>While I certainly agree with the joy of air conditioning, I wouldn't necessarily recommend Fluor his freshman year. Suites tend to isolate people, and it can be very difficult for freshmen to get to know each other in that situation. While he may not want a big party scene, he still probably wants to be in an area where he has good social interactions with people. Radisson would be good- it is never to crazy there, and the rooms are huge.</p>
<p>I heard that there is like zero social life in Dean's Hall and everyone is always studying. </p>
<p>is that true?</p>
<p>i'm of the nerdy/quirky type that gets very hyper a lot.</p>
<p>No, that certainly isn't true. While people may be studying right before exams, most of the time they have lots of fun. The main difference is that the socializing doesn't necessarily circulate around partying. Going to movies, hanging out around LA and other such things tend to take priority. Check out some of the other housing threads to get more ideas.</p>
<p>My daughter is friendly & outgoing but does not drink or party hard. She loves movies, video games, dance, rollerblading, walking, going out to international spots to eat..... She signed up for Parkside because it is new, spacious and we have heard offers quiet for studying. Any comments?</p>
<p>there are plenty of people at USC and it is a very social college. plus i think they have a video game/media program too</p>
<p>Thanks for everyone's input.</p>
<p>Suenos: Parkside sounds like a good fit for her. There are a lot of events where people go out to international restaurants, as well as events where they will get catered international food put on by the RAs and building government. It is also a good dorm for people who don't party in the traditional drinking way.</p>
<p>USC has a very diverse set of students, so everyone will fit in with some group.</p>
<p>I'm a Theatre/Critical Studies Major and I applied for the cinema floor, so hopefully it will be a good fit >.< I don't drink (Heck, I haven't even drank a sip of soda in 4 years) and I'd rather watch a good movie than got to a dance club. But, I'm sure with USC's diverse student body everyone fits in somewhere.</p>
<p>I'm sure this information is pretty available on this board but:</p>
<p>New/North - If you aren't social (not necessarily a partier, but outgoing) this isn't the dorm for you unless you are on a themed floor. Heaviest concentration of Greeks and people who run with Greeks. If you are a social butterfly it's perfect. If it ever gets too crazy Leavey is right next door.
Pardee - For whatever reason although it is almost identical to Marks and Birnkrant in terms of set-up this is kind of like New/North Jr...the people who live in Pardee but flock to New/North.
Marks/Birnkrant/Radisson - Social scene is easily accessible, you will meet a lot of people but it is quieter and a better place to study. It's perfect if you want to know a lot of people but are a little bit more laid-back.
Flour - Interesting toss up. Generally you bond intensely with your suite mates, more so than any other dorm. But by sophomore year unless you are a make-it-happen person or in a Greek organization those are your primary friends. If you are here get involved in some other organization.
Parkside - Lots of people living here, very nice building. Probably the quietest dorm. You'll meet a lot of people but will probably be very isolated from the party scene. That could either be awesome or terrible depending on the person. If you want to party go Greek for sure.
Marks/Trojan - Very social in a more quirky way. People are ducking in and out of rooms but it's almost all movies, video games, huge study sessions, etc. Partying does go on but this seems to be the place for the quirkier types to thrive socially.</p>
<p>New/North Cinema Floor. I live there now and love it. It's all very cool cinema and video game design nerds, but right down the hall you have all of your frat and sorority types, so there's a great social balance. Plan to be social though. The kids who never come out of the their rooms are all weird and no one likes and/or knows them.</p>
<p>Based on my experience I'd give it an A+ if nothing else than for the awesome people who love the same things I do. Plus, on the USC cinema floor there's a very strong chance that your roomate will grow up to be the next Spielberg or Lucas. It also dramatically improves your chances of getting into New/North, which is extremely popular, as special interest applicants get preference. </p>
<p>Hope this was helpful.</p>
<p>Are there a lot of video game design students? My son does not want that particular major, but thinks he would be happy being friends with others who enjoy video game design. What type of kids are the video game design students? (all types, trendy, quiet, etc.???), Do they play a lot of video games or are they more artistic?</p>
<p>We should totally hang out if I get accepted ;)</p>