How "academic" is USC?

cc411
Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:36:41 +0000

Just from my POV- visiting with and taking S1 and S2 and their friends to dinner over the years-

These students have lived academically-focused lives, thus had the ambition, stats, and passion to get into USC. Intellectual discussions are an integral part of them. Posters here on CC often ask about the “type” of people at USC- I have seen USC students are every color, shape, personality, nationality, etc. But they all are intelligent and impressive! I LOVE to listen to them. I know that everyone has an interesting story- even the shy ones have invented something, written something, started something, and/or have strong passions they are following. Both sons have told me countless stories of their lively discussions with their interesting friends. Both sons were also inspired to do things beyond my expectations including starting businesses, taking on minors and hobbies completely different than their majors, and being involved in social AND academic clubs.

If I can rephrase your question- “At USC, can I find intelligent, engrossing, students who learn just for the sake of learning, converse with knowledge and passion, and contribute to a highly academic environment?”

The answer is:
Yes.