<p>I’m currently a freshmen in USC and I also love going shopping. If you don’t have a car, then you can take the bus to nearby places such as The Grove, Beverly Center and Santa Monica. Bus fare is 1.25 and it usually takes 2.50 to get to one place because you probably need to transfer. There isn’t a mall in walking distance, unfortunately. But if you find a friend with a car or find a group of girls to go shopping together, it shouldn’t be a problem (I don’t recommend going on a bus alone late night coming back from shopping).</p>