USC Students Fall 2017

[Exal Iraheta]

I've been living with over 100k loans from undergrad. If I can pass on any wisdom it would be, try to avoid private bank school loans, try to keep it federal, they are easier to work with. Prepare yourself for a thrifty lifestyle. My family was poor from the get go so that adjustment wasn't too difficult lol. I would say that it is manageable, but in the case that we don't land a high paying position somewhere it does get stressful. For me that's because I have over 70k in private loans and they don't give a shit about you. My monthly payments just on those are $800 and $200 federal. Think about it, and also think about your purpose to returning to school.

So the answer to a question nobody asked... here you go!

 

[Exal Iraheta]

But I will add, was it worth the risk? Yeah. Has it paid off? Time will tell.

 

[Chris15789]

So what's the latest for everyone regarding housing? How many of you are considering on campus vs off?

 

[Chris15789]

Facebook group is up!

 

[Tianzuo Shi]

Facebook group is up!

So what's the latest for everyone regarding housing? How many of you are considering on campus vs off?

I'm off campus.

 

[Tianzuo Shi]

Facebook group is up!

Got an email containing the link of the group!

 

[Swissapp]

Yeah, but one one except one person has said anything on it and no one has replied to her lol

 

[Chris15789]

Yeah, but one one except one person has said anything on it and no one has replied to her lol

Lol just saw that, I'll prob post something soon about living stuff also. I feel like once ppl start talking it'll open up more

 

[Swissapp]

Lol just saw that, I'll prob post something soon about living stuff also. I feel like once ppl start talking it'll open up more

Well let's hope lol

 

[Chris15789]

Well let's hope lol

Okay I'm home and I'm gonna post something. What should I even say though haha

Well let's hope lol

K I just posted. We should probably try to talk over there and get other people to also haha

 

[Swissapp]

I'm that lonely girl that no one responded to earlier, so I'll respond to you now lol

 

[Chris15789]

I'm that lonely girl that no one responded to earlier, so I'll respond to you now lol

Lmao, I feel like people will come along! Maybe everyone is just shy haha. But yea I'm in the same boat trying to get a roommate also as probably are most of us.

 

[Exal Iraheta]

Hi All! So I'm not too active on Facebook but I am in instagram and twitter if you would like to connect there. @exalnotaxel for both.

Post yours!

 

[veratin]

I did my undergrad at USC and from my personal experience, I never felt unsafe. However, I did know people who had their apartments broken into when they were home and other people who were followed and/or mugged. There are security officers out at night not only on campus, but also practically at every corner for several blocks north of campus. University Gateway is a great but expensive option just north of campus. Most people use StuHo (Student Housing near USC, Off-Campus USC Student Housing Leasing) to find housing in the surrounding area. Studios generally start around 1,300, but if you are willing to live with roommates you can find options for around 800 per person. Hope this helps!

Yes it helps a lot!

 

[jPage]

Got an email containing the link of the group!

I screwed up and didn't set up my USC email until today and may have missed out on all the group-emails USC sent out to connect folks---and missed the email for admitted students day :-(. Did they connect each individual program (Stark, Production, etc.) or all together in a big SCA-lump? And likewise missed out on the FB group connection.

 

[Swissapp]

I screwed up and didn't set up my USC email until today and may have missed out on all the group-emails USC sent out to connect folks---and missed the email for admitted students day :-(. Did they connect each individual program (Stark, Production, etc.) or all together in a big SCA-lump? And likewise missed out on the FB group connection.

Hey, if you want to PM me your email I'll forward you the link.

 

[byisis]

I screwed up and didn't set up my USC email until today and may have missed out on all the group-emails USC sent out to connect folks---and missed the email for admitted students day :-(. Did they connect each individual program (Stark, Production, etc.) or all together in a big SCA-lump? And likewise missed out on the FB group connection.

Hi me too! Haha would you mind forwarding me too?

 

[ImmigrantFilm]

Hey everyone!

I'm new to the site. I saw you guys all mentioned you were invited to a Facebook group (or got an email with a link). Oddly enough, I never received a link to said group. Can somebody send it to me! Much appreciated