<p>Pierre,
USC has zip cars, shuttles and bus lines that give access to Los Angeles events. Downtown is just a few minutes away. Two metro stations will open at the edges of the campus. </p>
<p>It is an urban campus, but I think you should read some of the threads from parents who have visited the area and seem to find it a “working class” neighborhood. The university has expanded university shopping and housing areas around the perimeter of the campus. A huge new Master Planned area is under review at the momemt to add acres of landscaping, dorm spaces and shopping areas to the surrounding properties owned by USC.</p>