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I find it interesting that some people who are so supportive of the article, and of this thread (that is critical of USC), are obviously strongly biased against USC. When they make comments like "... it's actually the University of Spoiled Children", it tells me how they really feel about USC. What a surprise that they would be supportive of an article that is critical of USC.
I wonder if they would be as supportive of posts criticizing some other school (ex: UNC), if the posts occurred within some other school's folder (ex: UNC), especially if the posts were created by a USC student or parent.
It has always bothered me that people (who hate USC) have to wander into USC's threads, and post their disparaging remarks about USC. For varying reasons, they have chosen to attend, or their children have chosen to attend some university other than USC. Why don't they spend their time in the folder for their university. I don't understand the dysfuntional nature of people who get some sick pleasure out of criticizing USC (when they have no involvement with USC). They obviously don't like USC, and chose not to attend. Fine, let that be the end of the story. I don't go into folders of any other schools and create negative posts. What purpose would it serve?
Look at all the other threads in this "USC" folder. You have new students asking current students about housing, science and engineering programs, studying abroad, health services, greek organizations, food services, different academic programs, placement tests, specific classes, etc. My point is the aforementioned threads are what this USC folder is intended for. It provides a means for students (who are interested, who have applied, and in many cases have been accepted) an opportunity to ask current students for help. College life can be overwhelming to many students. I love CC, and all the benefits that it provides to students. It is better than "google" searches, because the questions and answers are typically real-time, and you can follow up to get additional details. We have received many many answers for qusetions we had about USC.
This thread about the ranking of USC, in my opinion, is hardly beneficial to students who are eagerly aniticipating their first day at USC. In my opinion, this thread should be moved to the "Paents" folder. I firmly believe that the topic is fine, and i have no problems with the discussion occurring. I just think that the discussion should take place in a different folder. Consider who the vast majority of people who are reading the posts in this folder (new and current USC students, and their parents).
When you choose to disparage USC, and diminish the "shine", (in this USC folder) you are making those comments to thousands of 18 year old boys and girls. Yes, at 18, they are adults, but those of us who are parents know what i mean. At that age, they are leaving the nest for the first time, and they have many questions and concerns. They want to be adults, yet they still want and need our assistance. They want to have all the answers, but they will still come to us with many questions. Some of them have fears and doubts. In my opinion, the last thing that we (parents) want to do, is to create one more additional concern or doubt in their minds. (Again, please hear me, i have no problems with this discussion occurring. You are welcome to criticize USC all you want. I just think that it should be done in a different folder).
I will end by asking a question to those who have negative thoughts about USC: do you really want to make your points to the many new freshman guys and gals (who are eagerly aniticipating their first days at USC) or are you really wanting to have the discussion with USC parents who have been around for many years ?
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