@sennovember The student body at Marshall is quite diverse. To me, it feels more or less the same as the percentages that USC posts on their facts and figures website for the university as a whole. The international student presence (from mostly East Asian countries and India) is particularly apparent. In terms of mingling, there is definitely many opportunities to interact with people from different cultures and races in classes or organizations, but you do need to make the effort to reach out and avoid the ethnic bubbles.
In terms of the Greek influence, about 25% of the school is involved in Greek life. While it certainly appeals to many students, there is really no pressure to join. You can just as easily find friends without being in one. Hope that answers your questions!
@collegecurious15 Most of the people you’re going to find on campus are going to be very friendly and willing to help. Of course, there are also going to be students that act entitled and take things for granted, but in my opinion this is something that plagues all universities.
In terms of class difficulty, it really depends on how strenuous your high school experience was. And it also depends very much on your major. But if I had to generalize USC’s academic rigor, it would be tough, but manageable as long as you make good use of your time and seek help when you need it. Hope that answers your question!