What was your reasoning for choosing USD???

Peaceful_Season
Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:41:31 +0000

I am a current USD student (sophomore standing) and is transferring after this semester (Spring 2009). I will list the pros and cons plus the reasons I am transferring. I am neither encouraging you to attend nor discouraging you to turn down USD. I believe you can make the choice yourself.

Pros:

1. The university is nestled on the rolling hills with dazzling views of Mission Bay.

2. Small class size, lots of interaction between professor and students.

3. Awesome weather

4. Nice dorms (only limited to San Buenaventura, Vistas and Manchester)
Cons:

5. Very “liberal arts” oriented (I don’t like to take Liberal Arts courses)

6. Lack of diversity

7. The campus is isolated and north of the campus isn’t really safe

8. Campus food inedible

9. Founders and Camino (dorms) are a bit shabby and noisy.

10. “University” tends to be more conservative.

Keep in the mind that the “cons” may be “pros” for you. Probably you will enjoy Logic, Theology and Philosophy classes. Everyone is very different. To me, I do not like liberal arts courses. The other reason is USD does not offer my major. I want to major in Design and Management/ Advertising design. Basically, it is general management infused with “design” elements. Furthermore, the internships offered by USD’s School of Business do not meet my needs. They do not offer internships at fashion brands (LV, Prada, Tod’s, and Marc Jacobs). Furthermore, I do not really “blend” into the student body. Most guys on campus are really into sports. However, I do not find any guys on campus sharing my interest (fashion and design).
Again, I am not saying USD is an inferior school, just based on my personality, attending a design school will be a better choice!