The surrounding area around the campus

windbehindwings
Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:40:19 +0000

My DS and DD are both graduates of USC. In their 8 years of Trojan life, they lived on campus, off campus USC apts, and in apts nearby. On campus life was great for the social aspect but as they got to be upper classmen, they liked the privacy and quiet elements of off campus apts. USC parking is essential if you are a commuter. Find out when to apply and get the application in on time. My DD got to campus very early and was always able to find a spot to park. She kept a beach cruiser bike locked up on a rack near her garage so she could ride around campus and make it to class on time. My DS lived very close to campus. There is a USC bus that offers transportation in the frat row area (around Adams) that is convenient if you live close by. Housing in LA is very expensive. My DD found a great deal in downtown LA where she got one month free rent with discounted rent. It was 10 to 25 mins commute from the north side of the Staples Center. Be careful not to move too far from campus. The traffic is very unpredictable!