<p>I try to just ignore the negative threads that people put on the board because I realize many of them are from adolescents who really do not know better. I have to bite my tongue a lot in Berkeley where I live when negative trojan comments are made and of course get all the UCLA fan flack as well but just state the facts.
My son received at least four nice financial offers from other state (Colo) and private engineering programs so it was difficult making the decision to have to pay full ride after no bucks even after our last minute financial aid plea. He thinks USC was the best choice, and loves his major, however not all of his professors have been stellar or accomadating. I was banking on the academic and emotional support from the engineering dept promised before he enrolled but have been disappointed by it. Now I am banking on the trojan network after he graduates.</p>