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Know your School Report

College: University of Southern California (I do not know if I will be attending this university. However, because my other choices will likely be UGA and GA Tech I decided to research the college I knew the least about.)

Location: The heart of Los Angeles, California. It is about 3 miles from downtown LA.

https://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/learn/losangeles.html

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Los_Angeles.aspx

http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/press-releases/facts-about-los-angeles

Employment: The largest worldwide employer in LA County is the Walt Disney Company of Burbank. It employs over 10,000 LA residents. Northrop Grumman Corp., a global security company, employs about 20,000 LA residents. ABM industries has almost 10,000 LA employees, and focuses on facility services and energy solutions.

Demographics: According to the American Community Survey from 2005-2009,

Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 47.5%

White: 41.3% (Non-Hispanic Whites: 29.4%)

Asian: 10.7%

Black or African American: 9.8%

Two or more races: 2.8%

Native American: 0.5%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Other: 25.2%

Transportation options - Can freshmen take cars to campus? Yes, if a parking permit is purchased. Does the college/university have a bus system? Yes, there is a shuttle bus. Is there public transportation available? Yes, in the form of a bus system. USC also provides free Uber during late hours to prevent students walking alone at night around campus.

For each option discovered above, please provide a link to an official web page.

Parking Permits: http://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/parking-rates/

Shuttle Bus: http://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/bus-map-schedules/

Bus: https://www.metro.net/

Uber: http://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/campus-cruiser-program/how-to-use-uber/

Schedules and maps for bus system:

Campus Life

Services

Housing: Freshman can live off campus if they wish. The major freshmen dorms on campus are Marks Hall, New/North, Birnkrant, and Pardee.

Laundry: Every building has at least one laundry room. Washing is $1.00 per load and drying is $.50 per load. Residents must provide their own laundry detergents.

Food: All freshmen living on campus must has a meal plan. The cheapest one is the Cardinal plan, which provides unlimited meal swipes in Café 84, Everybody’s Kitchen, and Parkside Residential Dining Venues. It also gives the student 7 complimentary guest meals per semester. The dining halls are spaced all over campus. Everybody’s kitchen and GroundZero Coffeehouse are walking distance from Marks Tower. Café 84 is adjacent to Webb Tower.

Safety: The Department of Public Safety Office is located in Parking Structure A near the edge of campus.

213-740-4321

Health care: There is a student health center and students have the option of using any Student Insurance Plans, Optional On-Campus Plans, or their own private insurance.

https://engemannshc.usc.edu/insurance/insurance-plan/

Wellness Program:

There are gyms on campus on the University Park Campus and in the Soto St. Buiulding. USC students are allowed to work out here. Both gyms are unique and offer anything from ping pong to cardiovascular equipment. Lyon Center has a bouldering wall and a Jacuzzi as well.

There is an intramural program offering many sports, including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, racquetball, and softball.

https://sait.usc.edu/recsports/fitness-and-recreation/intramural-sports-2/

Greek Life: USC has over 50 fraternities and sororities, representing five councils total. Chapters recruit new members each semester. It is informal and each chapter runs the process independently

School Mascot ID & Upload

USC’s students may be known as the Trojans, but their official mascot is Traveler, a white house that appears at all USC home football games accompanied by a Trojan warrior. Interestingly enough, Traveler first made an appearance in the home opener versus Georgia Tech. USC's director of special events and a junior had seen Richard Saukko riding his white horse, Traveler I, in the 1961 Rose Parade. They persuaded him to ride his white horse around the Coliseum during USC games as a mascot. Now, the legendary duo’s ride has become a pre-game tradition.

Packing List

BATH

  • Bath Towels
  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom Cup
  • Brush
  • Cosmetics
  • Curling Iron
  • Dental Floss
  • Deodorant
  • Hair Dryer
  • Lotion
  • Mirror
  • Nail Clippers
  • Razor
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Shower Caddy
  • Shower Flip Flops
  • Soap
  • Tissues
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • Washcloths

CLOTHING

  • Belts
  • Business Clothes
  • Dresses
  • Hats
  • Jackets
  • Jewelry
  • Nylons
  • Pajamas
  • Pants
  • Purse
  • Robe
  • Shirts
  • Shoes (Dress / Comfort)
  • Shorts
  • Sneakers
  • Socks
  • Sweaters
  • Swim Suit
  • T-Shirts
  • Underwear
  • Workout Clothes

MEDICINE CABINET

  • Aspirin
  • Bandages
  • Contact Lens Solution
  • Decongestants
  • Eye Glasses
  • Hot/Cold Packs
  • Pain Reliever
  • Pepto Bismol or Other Antacid
  • Vitamins
  • Q-Tips

BED

  • Bed Linens (sheets / pillowcases)
  • Blanket and/or Comforter
  • Mattress Pad
  • Pillow
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Stuffed Animal

ROOM

  • Alarm Clock Radio
  • Clothes Hamper
  • Corkboard & Stick Pins
  • Desk Lamp
  • Family Photos
  • Fan
  • Holiday Decorations
  • Posters
  • Storage Trunk with Lock
  • Trash Can
  • TV

STUDY SUPPLIES

  • Backpack
  • Calculator
  • Envelopes
  • Erasers
  • Folders
  • Glue
  • Highlighters
  • Index Cards
  • Notebooks
  • Notepaper
  • Pencil Cup
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Pens and Pencils
  • Postage Stamps
  • Post-it Notes
  • Reference Books
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Stapler & Staples
  • Tape
  • Textbooks (Used)
  • Waste Basket

TECHNOLOGY

  • Cell Phone
  • Computer
  • Printer / Printer Paper
  • Printer Toner-Ink Cartridge
  • Scanner
  • Surge Protector

FOOD ITEMS

  • Bottled Water
  • Packaged Foods
  • Favorite Snacks
  • Popcorn
  • Power Bars
  • Ramen Noodles

CLEANING PRODUCTS

  • Lysol
  • Portable Vacuum
  • Room Freshener

KITCHEN

  • Can Opener
  • Coffee Maker
  • Fridg
  • Hot Plate
  • Microwave
  • Mug
  • Paper Towels
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Plastic Food Containers
  • Plastic Glasses
  • Plastic Plates & Bowls
  • Portable Water Filter
  • Toaster Oven
  • Utensils
  • Ziploc Bags

LAUNDRY

  • Clothes Hamper / Laundry Bag
  • Clothes Hangers
  • Detergent
  • Iron / Ironing Mat
  • Quarters for Laundry
  • Stain Remover

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Batteries
  • Beach Towel
  • Board Games
  • Bug Spray
  • Camera & Film
  • Cards
  • Earplugs
  • Extension Cords
  • Fan
  • Flashlight with Batteries
  • Light Bulbs
  • Outlet Strips
  • Repair Kit
  • Safety Whistle
  • Sports Equipment
  • Sunglasses
  • Umbrella

MOVE DAY

  • Boxes
  • Packing Control Sheet
  • Packing Materials
  • Rental Truck / Trailer
  • Shipping
  • Storage
  • Travel Maps

ESSENTIALS

  • Bank Account / Checks
  • Credit Card
  • Driver’s License
  • Financial Aid Forms
  • Medical Insurance Card
  • Registration Information
  • Social Security Card
  • Student ID

TRANSPORTATION

  • Bike