What is it like in USF?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of San Francisco
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<p>Hey all,</p>

<p>I got accepted into USF a couple weeks ago, and I am just wondering if anyone studying there could tell me what it's like? If I do go there I plan to study Business Admin. </p>

<p>How are the classes there? Are the class sizes really that small?</p>

<p>What's the walking distance from dorms to classes?</p>

<p>How are the academics and the teachers?</p>

<p>What's the workload like?</p>

<p>What's the nightlife like? </p>

<p>What happens on weekends? And what do you guys usually do after class?</p>

<p>I would really appreciate any insight into the University of San Francisco. :)</p>

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<p>Don’t know much about USF ,but as a native of SF ,it can be foggy and cloudy much of the year and quite COLD (windy but in the fifties .) The warm weather is usually Sept and OCT.There is no humidity ,which is a big plus . There isn’t much to do in the immediate area.The nearest shopping area would be Laurel Village ,which has some nice coffee shops and high end grocery stores . The transportation is plentiful-good bus system nearby .</p>

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<p>Busy, I’m not a current USF student (only admitted), but I can give some observations from the Admitted Students Event from a couple weeks ago. I’m also going there again at the end of this month to check out a few more things.</p>

<p>Class sizes: My tour guide there (a senior and CS major) said he only had 1 class during his time so far at USF that was over 50. It was an introductory (basic) class that ALL science majors were required to take (chem, bio, comp, etc). As with any school, the higher the class division you are taking, the less students will be in the class.</p>

<p>Walking distance: The campus is actually split up into two sections with a residential block separating them: the main campus, and Lone Mountain. Main campus dorms house Freshman and Sophomores, while Lone Mountain houses upperclassmen. Both sections have dorms AND classes, but the distance will really depend on your major as their classroom locations are arranged by subject, like most other schools. For example, if you’re a Freshman business major, your dorms and business classes are separated by just one building (on the main campus), but once you become a Junior, you may have to walk a bit farther. The good thing is that there is a dining hall on both parts of campus as well so you would never have to go too far if you have the munchies.</p>

<p>Academics and teachers: I obviously can’t say to much here as I haven’t been in too many of their classes. I did attend a business class during the Student Visit Event with a review here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-san-francisco/1287556-usf-admitted-student-visit-2012-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-san-francisco/1287556-usf-admitted-student-visit-2012-a.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I am also considering attending their Shadow Program in the future - where you sit in on a class at USF and have lunch with students and faculty from that class or department. If I do, I’ll post my review of that here as well so keep the look out.</p>

<p>Workload: Ditto to above.</p>

<p>Nightlife: I don’t live in SF so I can’t mention any specific pubs or clubs, but nightlife ON CAMPUS was touched upon in my review as well. On weekdays students usually come up with their own quasi-events like comedy skits in the dorm communal lounges or watching movies or baking there too. Weekends - I dunno for sure as a student, but I can imagine that gives more leeway for travel and such. There’s TONS to do in the city itself let alone if you venture a ways out (Napa Valley Wine Train, SJMOMA, or something similar). I am told, and this was reiterated during the Admitted Students Event (and my review) that public transportation in the city is excellent and students at USF ride all city transportation for free. The city itself is heavy on the arts with many many film festivals, galleries, and art shows.</p>

<p>Weekends and after class: Ditto to above.</p>

<p>Hope some of that helps.</p>

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<p>Dude, thanks so much for that insight into USF. Im having a hard time choosing between USF and Pepperdine, your post just made it harder!</p>

<p>Cheers</p>

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<p>What are the finances? Is one giving more FA over the other?</p>

<p>A major social/academic difference between USF and PU is the religious reqs at PU. You don’t HAVE to attend church every week, but if you don’t, then you will be required to take extra classes that focus on certain current events and how religion plays a focus in those events. USF does not have this requirement, though they embrace the Jesuit education - which is another form of spiritual enlightenment.</p>

<p>Are you willing to do that req if you attended PU?</p>