<p>Another area to consider off campus is downtown LA. Head straight down Figueroa to Hope St. area. There are many beautiful new condos/rentals there now and it is a five minute communte by car. I have a family member living there now and there are many SC students in his building. It gets a bit pricey but some share with a roommate.</p>
<p>It is not a bad thing to get used to city living. Wherever your career may lead after college, it may be in a big city and it’s good to develop some street smarts There are many great places to live within a reasonable distance to the campus. If I thought about all the sensational crime that went on in NYC when I was living there right after graduation from USC, I would have run screaming. Unfortunately, bad things happen everywhere. Head up and eyes open wherever you are and you’ll be fine.</p>