<p>“I can say that Columbia’s student body as a whole is incomparable to usc’s in terms of intelligence, motivation, and academic seriousness.” = If someone has to tell you they’re an intellectual it’s a good bet that’s the last thing they are.</p>
<p>“That isn’t to say usc isn’t good for what it is: a brand with decent professional contacts for a few in southern California.” = it’s his/her willingness to blindly buy into the tired stereotypes about USC </p>
<p>“Unfortunately your reaction is typical and makes me embarassed to tell ppl I went there.” = ridiculous</p>