<p>i was wondering if anyone recommends entering the thematic option program usc has… is it worth the extra work? Also, if you choose to enter, is your completion of the thematic option program noted on your diploma and/or transcript? it would be nice to recieve recognition for the extra effort.</p>
<p>Where do students normally go if they want to hang out off-campus? I’m not particularly familiar with downtown LA, but I’ve heard it’s not exactly the best neighborhood.</p>
<p>Thanks for this thread, btw!</p>
<p>Is there some sort of sports management program at USC? From what I found online there was a new major in “human performance” as of fall 2009 that is geared towards students interested in sports management or sports law does anyone know about this new degree?</p>
<p>Hey ajaku3714,
I’m not in TO personally, but I know of some people who are so I’ve been asking around to get answers to your questions. From what I’ve been told, the people who are in it like it because there are smaller class sizes, more personalization, and discussion-type classroom atmospheres. No one I spoke to said they hated it, however, it requires more effort and work. I think there might be some recognition for the program but I’m not positive. I saw that there is another thread about TO, so you might want to check it out. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.</p>
<p>blissfulting,
There are many things to do off campus. While USC itself may not be in the best area, its not unsafe to go off campus to other places. Some examples of places students go to are: Downtown LA, LA Live (which has a movie theater, bowling ally, Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, various dining places, and other recreational activities), beaches, theme parks (Disneyland, Knotts etc.), shopping malls (the Grove, Beverly Center), Santa Monica Pier and promenade, Chinatown, Little Tokyo. There is nightlife and clubs throughout many cities. There are museums and galleries all in Los Angeles. And so much more. There are many things to do in Los Angeles and most are easily accessible. </p>
<p>cdr777,
I know that in Marshall (the business school) there is a Sports Business Institute ([USC</a> Marshall Sports Business Institute](<a href=“http://marshall.usc.edu/execed/programs/sbi/]USC”>Home - USC Marshall)) , and it runs a Sports Business Association club for undergraduates. There is no particular concentration in Marshall focusing on sports management, but I’m sure you can get what you are looking for by being involved with the Institute. As for a human performance major, I don’t know anything about it, but it seems as though it would be geared more towards people looking to study something similar to kinesiology. But maybe by combining it with a Business minor, it could work to help lead you to a career in sports management. I’d definitely say to contact the department and see if they could give you more information about it or if they could put you in contact with a student who is pursuing that major.</p>
<p>Great questions, guys! You’re asking tough questions and I hope I’m doing them justice by answering them to the best of my ability! :D</p>
<p>thanks me722, also I thought the same thing about the human performance major but what I found from [USC</a> College Department of Kinesiology](<a href=“http://college.usc.edu/kinesiology/undergrad/ba_human_perf.cfm]USC”>http://college.usc.edu/kinesiology/undergrad/ba_human_perf.cfm) says that “The Department of Kinesiology is pleased to offer a new degree objective for students pursuing careers in applied kinesiology, coaching, sports management, athletic training, sports law, sports communication, sports journalism, sport psychology, and many other sport-related professions.” so I’m not really sure it also mentions what you talked about with a minor in business being possible.</p>
<p>Also couple more questions:</p>
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<li><p>Generally are most classes freshman and sophomore years just general education requirements or are you able to take other classes during these years. ( I have AP credit for category I and III by the way)</p></li>
<li><p>If you are in lets say CLAS are you able to take a class that may be under SCA such as an interactive media class?</p></li>
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<p>What are the best dorms?</p>
<p>Parkside Arts and Humanities!! :P</p>
<p>A post back is a student who has already graduated from college but is further pursuing another degree.</p>
<p>cdr777: 1. No, they’re not. You can take your GE’s whenever you want to, actually; I’m a second semester freshman, and out of the 8 courses I’ve taken/I’m taking, 5 of them have been my major requirements, not GEs. I can’t imagine having an entire semester’s worth of GE’s, but if you wanted to, you definitely could get them all over with freshman/sophomore year.</p>
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<li>Definitely! As long as it isn’t a higher level class, there are many SCA classes open to all majors; you might have to pay an extra fee, but I have friends in other majors (or undeclared) who are taking SCA classes and they love it.</li>
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<p>Great thanks for the info wanderlusting I applied undecided so hopefully I’ll be able to take some cool classes in different fields.</p>
<p>How did it feel when you received your acceptance package?</p>
<p>Thanks! I know LA has lots of entertainment to offer, but it’s great to know that they’re easily accessible to USC students.</p>
<p>How about study abroad? Is it popular among students and how hard is it to study abroad for a semester or year?</p>
<p>How does it feel to receive your acceptance package?</p>
<p>I made a scene. And the neighbor’s gardener glared at me. But who cares, I got into USC. :)</p>
<p>bahaha, I was in tears when I got my acceptance package! USC was my number one school by far, so I was literally shaking out of excitement when I saw the big package from USC in the mail. Then once I actually opened it, and saw the “Welcome to the Trojan Family” on the front… I think I died. Yeah, that’s about it. :)</p>
<p>USC wasn’t even on my possible list because I had no hopes of getting in and I didn’t want to stay in SoCal. I was more shocked than anything when I got the big envelope.</p>
<p>Hey everyone I’m a freshman business major. If you have any questions about Marshall or anything USC in general I’d be happy to answer them!</p>
<p>hey swoopes, i was wondering whether its possible for one to take classes in both the literature, arts, and science college as well as marshall… i applied undecided, if that matters</p>
<p>Do you mean just take business classes in addition to classes for your major? I believe the answer to that is yes, you just need D clearance from the business advising office (basically them clearing your account to take those classes). If you even think that you might want to major in business, I encourage you to switch in to the business school before the fall semeste starts. It is a lot more difficult to switch into Marshall than it is to swith out of it and switch into the college. If you decide to come to SC, you can call the business admission office and let them know you want to switch. Up until school starts, you are still considered an incoming student and you therefore aren’t subject to as high of standards as a continuing student switching into marshall would be. I know of people who switched at orientation and didn’t have any problem with it.
Also, if you want to minor in business, you can take two classes in your minor before you officially declare it, so thats something else to consider.</p>
<p>Hey Me72 by any chance do you know if having a brother that is currently attending USC gives me a better chance of being admitted?</p>
<p>jdmalexx,
sorry for such a late reply!
i’m not sure if having a brother gives you legacy(since he hasnt graduated yet), but i know a lot of people have siblings that are here at the same time as them. so as long as you have good stats and stuff, i think you should be fine…but i really am not sure if having a sibling here gives you a (significant) boost up.</p>
<p>Are there any boundaries for major/minoring? As in, do I have to minor in something in the same school as my major?</p>