<p>D is a current freshman and trustee scholar. She is a hard science major/FSH/premed but also very social and into the greek life. I was a bit concerned when she chose New/North over Birnkrant but she has managed thus far to get all A’s. To categorize Birnkrant as the “smart dorm” and New/North as the “fun dorm” is a bit misleading because all USC students are smart, and (from what I understand) Birnkrant is very social. I think it is fair to say that those students who choose to surround themselves with other top students are seeking a more intellectual environment, while I believe my daughter’s priority was to meet cute guys. I don’t think you can go wrong either way.</p>