Pomona vs. USC Trustee— thoughts?

70_s_Grad
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:35:30 +0000

Just a few disconnected thoughts. USC has come a long way since I was in college. The school has done a lot to raise its academic rep. Sports is never out of the picture though. The current president of SC almost always ends a speech with the phrase “Fight On”. I too like to hang out on the Westside. Tough enough to get to from Figueroa let alone Bonita. Don’t think I’d want to make the trip on the 10 very often. Took my son out to dinner on the Westside on a Thursday from Pomona. Took 90 minutes not during rush and the only reason it took only 90 minutes is that I grew up driving in LA and knew the shortcuts. to deal with the traffic. If you care to wait the Westside subway extension is scheduled to be complete in 2036. My Pomona son rarely goes to LA and doesn’t miss it. Don’t know where you are from but in LA the SC alumni network is strong which would facilitate finding a job in SoCal. Odds are if you go to SC you will, for a least a part of time be living off campus and maybe not nearby. Sixty percent of students live off campus. You have not said if the $48000 would be an issue. My son had a similar situation as you. He was admitted to a school with significant merit aid and scholarships. It cost me significantly more than the $48000 you will pay so he could go Pomona instead of the state school. His Pomona experience was worth the difference and more.