The University of Southern California

USC is a fantastic university and one that I am proud to have been a part of for 5 years (Architecture is a 5 yr. program). I believe that an individuals' college experience is what they make of it. Despite the rigors of my architecure curriculum I still found a way to become involved in a number of different on-campus organizations, including the dreaded Greek system. All of the dissent that has been dispelled up fraternities and sororities is unfortunate as I feel they are of great benefit to the university and the community. They provide leaders for on campus groups, student senate and donate their time to non-profit organizations. While there are those occasional drunken idiots who end up on your team for a class project, I would hardly say they would lessen my experience at USC. I am proud to be a member of the Trojan Family. Upon graduation I was interviewed and hired by two fellow Trojans and the university did a great job at preparing me for the real world. I feel that I invested my time wisely at USC by plugging myself into the USC experience. I graduated with honors (cum laude) which is not easy for an architecture student, was vice president of my fraternity and head of one of the most respected on-campus groups at USC. Like I said before, you get out of USC what you put into it. In five years I received a great education, lifelong friends, and unforgettable memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. All that and we have the best football team in the country! FIGHT ON!

5th Year Male -- Class 2003

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: B+