<p>Exactly my point. USC has a much lesser appeal surrounding it than UCLA. However, why is it that USC Alumnis and students have so much PASSION for the school? IT must mean that they are definitely willing to dish out some money and that they are getting a great college experience. I'm still trying to decide which schools to attend! At this point im unbiased because my sister has influenced me with her UCLA fervor!</p>
<p>It's funny if you think about it......</p>
<p>USC is a "craphole", "inferior" to UCLA, students dodge bullets going to class, etc.<br>
UCLA is idyllic, superior to USC, has Westwood, stars nearby, etc. </p>
<p>Yet USC alumni are way more prominent in Southern California, are more involved with their school, have way more school spirit, give back more, etc. </p>
<p>Does that make sense to you? </p>
<p>I think it only proves that off-campus aesthetics, college town, and scenery means little in your overall college experience. It's the education you receive, the people you meet, your personal growth, experiences, and the preparation for post-graduation (jobs, grad school, etc.) that define your years in college.</p>
<p>Here's an article from a writer from the Daily Bruin that grew up in a USC family but is a UCLA student: </p>
<p>"From my perspective, USC simply does a better job of making people feel like they are part of the family the Trojan Family."</p>
<p>"The UCLA Homecoming Parade drew at best a couple thousand people several people I talked to didn't even know it happened. It's a weak tradition that was even discontinued for a while because it meant so little to the campus as a whole.</p>
<p>In contrast, I saw probably 100,000 people on campus at USC's recent homecoming. The campus was literally filled wall to wall with people partying till the sun went down. If you haven't seen an entire campus community come together in one place, you can't imagine what that looks like."</p>
<p>I'd personally perfer to a Bruin over a Trojan.</p>
<p>I'd personally perfer to be a Bruin over a Trojan.</p>
<p>First of all, the location of a school does not determine what type of experience you will have. People at USC love their time here, regardless of the area. Know why that is? Because, first of all, the area isn't as bad as it is made out to be. Second, once you live here, you get used to it, and can get a laugh out of it. Third, we have a lot around here, still (and I'm always finding fun, random places to go to. A few weeks ago, my friends were visiting and we were looking for costumes for a party, and I discovered this little weird gift/novelty store with tons of fun stuff). Fourth, we're only a short drive from anywhere we want to go. Fifth, our college experience is so much more than the area. Sixth, we have the Row, which always counts for something. :) Seventh, we have a condensed area, with students all living by each other in a small radius, which is cool. Also in this radius is the Coliseum, our football stadium, which we can walk to in about 10- 15 minutes. UCLA has to DRIVE in awful traffic for a ways to get to their games in Pasadena. </p>
<p>Basically, all I'm saying is that we Trojans love our school. Just because the area is not the best, does not mean that the experience is not going to be the best.</p>