<p>Well, first off, the Bacc/MD does not alter your undergraduate experience drastically at USC. You can still major in anything you want (I’m a Broadcast Journalism major) and you still have to take the same G.E.'s and same major classes as everyone else. You just have to take all the courses that are required for Keck as well as, during your freshman and sophomore year (I think), you have to sign up for a 1 unit class called MDA 100 or 140 or something, which is where all the Bacc/MDs meet once a week (on Friday afternoons) to learn about being a doctor. </p>
<p>I know studying abroad is something popular at USC and I’m pretty sure you can do it whenever you want, just as long as you take your MCAT. </p>
<p>Dorming is the same thing, we don’t get put together in the same dorms. We’re regular USC students who happen to be in this program, it’s not our specific major and doesn’t qualify us for special housing or anything, lol. You can find Bacc/MDs on the Facebook group if you like to see if they want to room with you, though. </p>
<p>As for perks, I’ve heard the “Bacc/MD” name can get your foot in the door first before the other pre-meds when it comes to research or other opportunities on campus. There’s also other little perks here and there, like you’re part of an e-mail system with the other Bacc/MDs so there’s constant help and support flow. Other than that, you just have to get a 3.0 and a 27 on your MCAT and you’re going to a Top 30 medical school, no questions asked.</p>
<p>Also, no, I’m from Chicago, so the weather will be a HUGE change for me, haha. That’s one of the reasons why I picked USC.</p>