<p>tocollege, ^^^a very cool post, and one that really captures the feeling of many TO students. </p>
<p>To OP, TO exists for students who want their minds to be stretched, and for whom the academic challenges are part of the adventure. When you were researching colleges to find the best fit, if you admired any top LACs because you liked the smaller class sizes, the amazing professors, and the camaraderie of similarly charged up classmates, TO is right for you as it is an awesome experience. </p>
<p>With the GEs, there will be more classes to choose from, often with tighter focus, but with TO (did you get the detailed reading lists for each section, with descriptions of the courses available, and professors, for next semester?) the offerings are often interdisciplinary (Thematic–meaning each course explores a more global theme (love, the future, etc) that is explored through literature, film, etc). </p>
<p>Either way, you should find wonderful experiences, but TO is one of USC’s greatest undergrad options for the intellectually motivated student who wants to meet and hang out with similarly well-read kids.</p>
<p>Good luck whatever your decision.</p>