Hundreds of thousands of folks pass through USC every month–I would not let some tangential issues of safety paralyze you. Schools like Yale, Columbia and Penn have the same types of intersection with their urban neighbors, and you would not pass up the opportunity to go to those schools, would you? Same thing for wealth–its everywhere, it will not inhibit your ability to obtain a great education and moreover, have a good time while doing it…
Choose the program. Doing something you love will help distract you from the location. Plus you don’t want to be stuck majoring in something you don’t want to do for the rest of your life just because you didn’t like the location, right? It’s only 4 years. Just tolerate it and your life will be set.
@DrGoogle @ItsJustSchool @boolaHI @marie122 I guess I needed that reassurance, especially coming from people who has/had experience with USC. Sincerely thank you! I truly appreciate your opinion.
@purpleishskies lol i dont even know about usc. i’m not even in college nor do i live in cali but you’re welcome!
@marie122 that so, still, your advice rings true
2-year for you, not 4, if you are a transfer. It goes even faster. I think you are going to regret your time there when you graduate, time flies so fast.
@DrGoogle Yes, 2 years. I didn’t clarify in my previous reply.
Why would I regret my time?
Although such a short amount of time, I fully intend to have the BEST time over those 2 years. 
That’s what I meant, you will have such a good time that will regret when you graduate. I know mine does but she goes to USC often enough.
USC’s area is not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. I live north of campus and I’ve never felt unsafe around the locals and campus security patrols a significant portion of the area
And the students I’ve met at USC are very genuine and down to earth. Yes, there are Range Rovers in every other parking space (slight exaggeration, but still) but the people who own them are more than their cars. And yes, there will be people you don’t gel with but that’s anywhere you go. In my opinion, USC students tend to be very open and inviting as we’re all one big family. There is also a very large international population here. The diversity is unrivaled
Lastly, USC has Annenberg which is one of the best schools for comm in the nation. And the connections/internship opportunities are endless. As a Marshall student, there’s also many opportunities for networking and it’s a great academic involvement. The faculty are usually very helpful and caring about their students
@scahopeful thanks for the insight!
I felt I have made the right decision choosing USC. Couldn’t be more excited and proud to attend this Fall!
@purpleishskies I hope you looked into all of the classes you’ll have to take. My friends that transferred there had to take multiple GE classes even though they finished IGETC because USC wants you to take classes at their school. They also don’t let you transfer as many classes and are known for giving you much less aid your second year as a transfer. It has been fine for my friends with lots of money who don’t mind the higher price and extra semesters, but I personally wasn’t down for it.
Check out the Annenberg new facility. It was on TV and it seems so awesome.
@onmyway8 Thank you for the heads up! Actually, I only need to fulfill category 4 & 6 (which are ones you can only fulfill at SC) and 65 more units to graduate, so I (hope) I’m good to go.
Any recommendations for classes, professors, events? Basically any tips/words of wisdom for this newbie lol
@DrGoogle I did a few months ago. It’s pretty cool, super high tech, cutting edge. It was during a holiday so not many people were there, but I bet it would be more “alive” when classes are in session. Wish they’d revamp Marshalls too!
**environment not involvement. My phone hates me. Anyway, great choice OP!
I’m in a similar situation. If one wishes to go in IB/Strategic Consulting, would UCLA Econ be better or USC Marshall be better? I know it takes far more than just the school (networking, top 10%, internships) but which would be better for breaking into BB and higher end boutiques?
@scahopeful I hope (and believe) so! Fight on fellow Trojan
Anyone can help @nerdbomb out?
@nerdbomb, create another thread with the correct title so people can respond.
@nerdbomb USC Marshall hands down. If you’re a rankings kind of person, USC has one of the top IB programs in the nation. Plus the connections you get are unbeatable.
Of course, that’s just based on rankings and alumni network.