USC Graduate Electrical Engineering Program

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>I am a senior at UIUC who is interested in doing grad school at USC with several questions. My questions are rather specific, so I would sincerely appreciate any feedback:</p>

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<li><p>What is the quality of its integrated circuit and signal processing/communications program? How does it compare to those of, say, UCLA, and UCSD? My background is primarily in communications and digital signal processing theory. </p></li>
<li><p>I've heard some ruminations about how USC has managed to increase its standings in the USNWR in engineering. Is its EE program overrated? </p></li>
<li><p>What is life as a grad student there like? Although UIUC's EE program is strong, I am looking for a change in scene, i.e. getting away from the midwest winters. I enjoy outdoor activities such as skateboarding and surfing, and partying. As a NJ native, I have never been to california.</p></li>
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<p>Again, I would sincerely appreciate any advice.</p>

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<p>I am a parent so I am not qualified to answer all of your questions. However, I can tell you that you really will need a car to enjoy surfing and the beach because USC is located near downtown. The weather is great. I suggest you apply to all of the schools of interest and see if you get any fellowships/financial assistance if that is important. You might find S. California more expensive than Illinois.</p>