USC orientation

[KayS]

That's what I'm hoping! Cross your fingers for me...

 

[Suzako]

You know I am! Down with bureaucracy!

 

[Sonia]

They can't say no now! You were already there breathing their air!

 

[KayS]

I really should shoot myself in the foot if they give up my seat. Remember how I said I'd wait until my deposit was in USC's hands before turning anything else down? Well, I didn't follow that.

Sorry for jacking the orientation thread. I think I'll go to both...if I end up being allowed to.

 

[The Sixth Sense]

Originally posted by KayS:
Suzako, that's what I figured, but they said they will be able to give me all my options tomorrow.

KayS,
Any updates on your front...did you hear back from USC today about your options yet...you won't believe this but it is pretty nerve-wracking waiting for your response...drop in a line and let us know when you hear something...Thx

 

[hman13]

hmm, just saw that move-in day for university housing was the 19th. im sure you could move in earlier if necessary, and that is if i choose university housing, but otherwise that could be a problem for the 17th grad student orientation. this should prob be on the living at usc topic, but is anyone else considering university ousing? what buildings in specific?

 

[ilikealliteration]

I'm not even considering University housing. From what I've heard, a.) it's not in a very nice area, and b.) it's hard to get.

 

[TDK120]

There are a couple of options: USC owned housing and USC managed housing. USC managed is easier to get, I think.

I was just out there a week or so ago and wandered around the neighborhood. It's not so bad. Everybody has bars on the windows, which tells you something, and if I were a 20 year old female undergrad I wouldn't want to wander the streets late at night alone, probably. But it's not bad otherwise. It's loaded with undergrads and it's right next to the school, which is handy. If I weren't moving out there with my wife and dog, I'd consider it seriously.

 

[faroukh]

please excuse if this is falling in wrong thread, but hman-
I am considering University Housing and have submitted my application. First year, I figured I'd try to be around campus... and it looks like there are a decent amount of USC Owned properties available for graduates (are there advantages over Managed properties?).

I applied for Seven Gables, Stardust and Sunset, which offer A/C and parking. However, some are listed as limited/first-come parking, so I may still consider a parking contract.
I tried to avoid the Bachelor units which have only mini-fridges in lieu of a kitchen. And I intend to cook (Easy Mac). I was a little confused about some 2-bedroom units which were listed as available for single lease. ex: Stardust Room 2B3P-A1; listed as One person. Was unsure about that but listed it on the app nonetheless. Anyhow, I have tried to apply early, but hear its hard.... am still surfing Craigslist.

If I may slip an editorial: Go Rockets!

 

[KayS]

heyyyyyy

so I think I secured my seat, although I won't know for sure until Tuesday. I had to stop my old check and overnight a new check and form as well as fax the form. And write an extra little note explaining the circumstances. The whole shibang cost me about $55 extra bucks, which sucks, but I guess compared to tuition it's just a drop in the bucket.

Thanks for your concern and for crossing your fingers for me guys!!! I still want to kick my own a$$ for being so dumb though.