<p>I've heard a few things but really I don't know what i'm doing. I'm not a huge partier but im also not antisocial, I just don't want to be in an environment consumed with partying. Not obsessed with sports but ill play intramurals. Basically im right down the middle. Where would any current or previous usc students suggest for me? Thanks guys</p>
<p>I’d avoid New/North, I’m sure there are plenty of not-so-crazy partiers here but it tends to be the most social and “crazy” dorm. Birnkrant seems to be a good mix of a socials and academics, you might want to consider Pardee, or Marks I hear they are pretty in the middle as well. Avoid the Radisson because most students tend to be very secluded and its not technically on campus (across the street). Apartments might be a good option or suites, check into Fluor Tower for some social suites.</p>
<p>New v. North.
Which one is better? I read the description for both. Although I care highly about my academics, I also have a competitive cheerleading background, and I enjoy being active socially and involved with my school. Fitness and being healthy is important to me, but I read somewhere that North can share New’s gym. </p>
<p>Oh, another question. Is there a campus gym? Or fitness center?</p>
<p>Is it true that the singles in fluor have their own bathrooms?</p>
<p>new/north is the same building, there is no difference.</p>
<p>the campus gym is the Lyon Center, located next to Fluor Tower and Webb Tower.</p>
<p>If you’re right down the middle, i’d suggest birnkrant for sure</p>
<p>Birnkrant: the most desirable dorm. Everyone that lives in BK is super close and bonds well. All around a good mix between people who go greek and people who are social but not associated. Nicknamed: “8 floors of open doors”. Very friendly and you meet a lot of people, you can study in BK, whether it be study rooms or your room. Great view of the Quad for certain rooms. Floors are co-ed</p>
<p>New/North: Mainly Greek. It kind of depends on your luck with the year that you’re living here, certain floors every year are THE floor. Overall, new/north is a good place to live. Most of the partying is done off campus, so you don’t exactly have to worry about the “partying” that goes on in the dorms. Stays up/active pretty late into the night (1am-2am). Contrary to popular stereotype, you CAN study in New/North depending on what time of day you like to study and your study habits. Floors are co-ed and divided by wings. New/North is connected in the middle by rooms. A big giant H that you can’t run around.</p>
<p>Pardee: Probably the 3rd most desirable dorm on this side of campus (near the quad). Floors are single sex and it alternates between odds are males, evens are females. You can get really close to your floor. Heard nothing but good things from the people who live there and love it. Its very easy to meet people from different floors by riding the elevator. </p>
<p>Marks Hall/Trojan Hall: the Honors Hall. Not quite sure what honors hall even means. Sick Lounge with a pool table and nice furniture. By far the best lounge i’ve seen. Floors are single sex. Mainly pretty quiet and studious. Not much activity goes on here. </p>
<p>Marks Tower: Pretty good alternative. Depending on your year, some floors have reps for “raging”, haha. Bond pretty well with the people on your floor/building. Hall style</p>
<p>Parkside A&H, IRC: Different layouts. Suite Style (4 rooms to one suite). Very quiet area. Honestly, mostly studying. Perks of Parkside include: good food (Parkside Restaurant), and Air Conditioning. Different vibe than New/North, Birnkrant, and Pardee. More reserved people, but people who know how to have fun live there too. </p>
<p>Flour: Suite Style also. Males and Females evenly divided on the floors. Some athletes live there. VERY close to the Lyon Recreational Center. Disadvantage: pretty far from both dining halls. (get a bike). Overall a good balance between social and studious. People who live there now, love it. </p>
<p>Radisson: will not be a housing option. </p>
<p>Gateway: Apartments that lease by bed, right next to New/North on Figueroa. very nice complex with great amenities. CVS, Subway, Yogurtland, Freebird Burritos are right at your front door.</p>
<p>Does anyone know what some of the acronyms mean? The SGLE, DBLE, and TRPL are simple enough, but what are the 1B1Ps, SGLE/DBLE-WS, LG, and STU1?</p>
<p>1B1Ps = single
-WS = with sink
LG i’m not sure
STU= studio</p>