Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the University of Southern California is one of the world's leading private research universities.  USC's College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 17 professional schools offer undergraduates a unique opportunity to integrate liberal and professional education; and we encourage our undergraduates to pursue minors - there are some 136 to choose from - in diverse disciplines.  (See http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/academic/minors). The city of Los Angeles is a focal point for art and culture in the 21st century, and we offer students access to its social and cultural experiences as well as opportunities for internships and other learning experiences.