<p>Hi - I will be transferring to USC this Fall as a Junior, majoring in communications. I don't know much about housing for USC at all, and was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions/advice.</p>
<p>I will be applying for USC housing, though I realize that the chances of getting housing as a transfer student this late are pretty slim. Nevertheless, what housing preferences would one recommend? And also, what non-USC housing would one recommend?</p>
<p>My requirements are:
-Close or on campus (5-10 minute walk), and/or close to easy transportation
-Preferably an apartment as opposed to halls/suites
-Reasonably priced
-Furnished
-More popular for upperclassmen as opposed to freshmen/sophomores. Would like a sense of community or ability to meet new people - especially since I won't know anyone going in!!
-No required meal plan
-Gym, wi-fi, etc. (would be nice!)</p>
<p>I guess that's it for now. Honestly I don't really know what I'm getting into so any advice would be helpful... also, how would one go about looking for roommates? (Unfortunately I don't personally know anyone transferring to USC this Fall. ): )</p>
<p>Oh also, would one recommend taking a car down? I’d prefer not to have a car and deal with traffic/parking issues, but is it crazy not to have one in downtown LA?</p>
<p>Check the Facebook pages for your class at USC and the USC Parents Facebook page (I think someone on the Parents page has a son looking for someone to take over a lease).</p>
<p>You don’t really need a car. D takes hers, but mostly uses the metro in LA, she uses the car to come home.</p>
<p>If you’re interested I am looking for someone to take over my lease at Lorenzo. It’s a brand new building about a 10 min walk to campus but there is a shuttle that takes you right to campus as well. Apartment is on the top floor, its a bed space in a 2BR, you can still choose your roommates. $940 all utilities included. 3 story gym, 4 pools, movie theater…everything you could imagine. If you take over my lease I will cover the security deposit and give you $500 cash. Let me know if you’re interested.</p>
<p>2pisquare…I don’t have enough posts to pm you haha…send me an email and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you have… <a href=“mailto:balba@usc.edu”>balba@usc.edu</a></p>
<p>As to the original thread: I transferred in as a junior as well. I lived at Gateway both years…it was fine but now it’s overpriced to be honest. As for advice I would say get involved early…I wish I had done more earlier on but USC is a great time either way and gave me great post grad options, I had two offers when I graduated thanks to sc. Let me know if you have any other questions and congrats on getting in! As for housing recs I would of course recommend that you take my lease! I do wish I could stay because its a really great place but my plans have changed. Let me know if you’re interested</p>