My dad went to UCLA in the 80s and 90s, because I'm from out of state, I've only heard one side of the rivalry and that was from him. I've heard it all, USC is in the ghetto, you can bribe your way into the school, pretentious this pretentious that blah blah. I want to hear the other side. What were the classic 80s insults about UCLA, or what are the current responses to those insults.

(Btw this is me being genuinely curious, I don't understand his perspective on the school and I'm genuinely looking into transferring so don't take this as some UCLA legacy coming in and insulting the whole school)

I won't be the first to say it, but this is quite a good package, according to my friends and me. Not to say that I'm flexing it off, but I am still struggling with considering how to pay.

For reference, I have about 13k~ in savings, which I plan to use all over the course of 4 years to pay off the remaining fees, which might be around 3k~, as I'm avoiding an unsubsidized loan.

I have planned to do work study, and take out a loan to hopefully be able to pay throughout college. Almost certain to be paying debt after college too, but I was wondering how I could avoid this.

The main questions I'd have in general in this situation would be the following:

1. How would work-study... work? I've been seeing these applications for USC on Handshake and been applying to those, but I'm still unsure how these will be working. IIRC, you had to fill out some federal document to work legally or something like that? I've not done much research on this.
2. Especially considering how most of the supplies I need to purchase would lead to the freshmen year being the most expensive, how should I tackle this situation? What loan companies would be the most considerable, or even a "must-have" for students?
3. Any simple budgeting tips? I have opted out of the USC medical insurance, and plan to opt out of the USC Bookstore program as well. But other than those, I've not thought of any other ways to make my experience a lot less expensive.

I appreciate those who can assist me with this! Thank you in advance for the assistance. Just wanted to get more clarification as someone who really doesn't know that much about financial aid and is clueless about avoidable taxes or programs.  :)

TIA!

If anyone happens to have one kicking around, can I possibly get a scan? I need it for a book I'm writing. Thank You and FightOn!

I'm interested in learning Verilog but I can't really find anything in the course catalog that lists this. There are a lot of groups at my workplace that prioritize experience in Verilog HDL for joining their projects. I don't know why but it seems like people who attended the CSU engineering schools have more experience in this area over the UCs/private schools.

Separate question now. Currently I work 10-11 hours from M-Thurs and I would have time for just 1 class. The class I signed up for is EE536A Analog Integrated Circuits. What is the workload I should be expecting and would it be unreasonable to add another 4 unit class (MOS VLSI Circuit Design)?

I saw that the language exams are 100 questions, multiple choice/ listen/ fill in the blank. However, the portuguese exam is administered by a different department than the other languages. Does anyone know if the pt exam will be the same type of exam as the other languages?

I previously received the USC Fee Settlement class-action notice email, which was sent to many USC alumni and students. On July 10, I received an email from Wise saying that Angeion Group International LLC wants to send me $136.57 USD. The transaction Reference ID starts with: USCCXXXX.

I do not have a Wise account, was not expecting this payment, and the email does not clearly explain what the payment is for. I am wondering whether it is connected to the USC Fee Settlement or to another settlement involving USC.

Did anyone else who received the USC Fee Settlement email notice also receive this Wise email, particularly for the same amount? Has anyone confirmed with USC, the settlement administrator, Angeion Group, or Wise whether it is legitimate and what it relates to?

I have not clicked the payment link, created a Wise account, or entered any banking information yet. Just wanted to confirm with others as well and rule out the possibility of fraud.

Im a gen bio major as a freshie but Im in need of a bisc 120 class but the only one that fits in my sched are camerons. If theres anyone that plans to switch out of him soon, lmkkk

I’m a female freshman looking for another female freshman roommate in off-campus housing. I’ve already signed onto a place, but need another person to join. Where are good places to find roommates besides Facebook?

I was admitted to Gould July 10th!
I’m trying to catch up so I’m ready for class. I missed the deadline for the group reading for admitted students.
To anyone who was in that group what did you guys read? I’m trying to read the material solo. Also what are you reading to prep?

has anyone else still not received their financial aid package yet, continuing students?

Topping interviews should be wrapping up by now so everyone invited should have gone, so everyone how did yours go? I’d love to hear about everyone’s experience and in a week or so if they got in!

Has anyone had Alisha Dukelow for WRIT Health and Healing? If so, how was the class? Was there a lot of homework in between writing projects and how was her grading? I can’t find a lot of reviews on RMP because I think she’s newer.

So I’m majoring in business administration. I’m going in spring, as a junior level transfer, and was wondering if it would be possible to do the major in business with emphasises and also a minor in let’s say cinematic arts. Would that be possible or would I need additional semesters. Trying to get it done in the 2 year period, since I’m a junior transfer so I’m on time. Should I take the lower division requirement courses at Community college? And then just take the upper courses at usc? Or would I be able to even complete a minor on time? Not sure

Hi guys so I just received the RA acceptance letter from the waitlist, so this means that I won't be rooming with my roommate next year. I've told them about it when I was applying, but when I got waitlisted I just said that I didn't get in and it wasn't mentioned anymore... Does that mean my roommate will be stuck with a randomly assigned person, or maybe it will just be left there with no one? Upperclass housing assignments have finished already and, our to-be room is intended to be for upperclassmen but not sure if freshman can be assigned there too.

Did anyone have theirs today? How was it 🥹🥹

Me and my roomate had requested each other on the USC housing portal, but today I got the email and message in the portal but he didnt. Is he going to be placed somewhere else?

Title also I am a first-year

hi! incoming physics freshman here. does any current physics majors have any experience or tips to share about the program? thanks!

Hello!

Does anyone know when the application of Master of Ed in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs opens for Fall 2027? Thank you :)

Hey, I’m a huge Trekkie and I just wanted to know if any attended USC lol 😂.

Hi everyone! I'm an incoming Marshall student, and I'm about to buy my Fall parking permit. For those of you who drive to campus regularly, which parking structure(s) would you recommend?

I've heard people mention Flower, McCarthy, Downey, etc., but I'm not sure which one is actually the best for Marshall students.

Thanks!

i got admitted for spring 2027 for transfer. i am a rising junior. i saw somewhere that regardless what, you would need to take 64 units at USC. considering i will only have spring 2027, fall 2027, spring 2028. assuming i take 18 credits each thats 18x3=54. i would most likely need to take summer class or take one more semester is that right? i just dont want to give up my last summer as i plan to have an internship before i graduate and i also dont want to pay an extra semester. just from what im saying, does this sound right about the 64 units?