University of Southern California

To make the most of the social life at USC, students can do the following things:

• Visit the Trojan Shrine
• Check out the museums and galleries of the university such as USC Fisher Museum of Art, USC Pacific Asia Museum, etc.
• Check out the university scene at the USC Village
• Take part in student organizations

Check the List of the Things to do on USC Campus from here. 

In the case of UG admission, USC conducts a holistic review of the application to consider the academic and personal achievements. The things that are taken into consideration are:

• The performance in the school
• Writing skills
• Test scores (if submitted)
• Personal qualities

Most USC UG admitted students showcase superior academic performance and the potential to do more. These admitted students are ranked in the Top 10% of their graduating class, and their median standardized test score (if submitted) is in the Top 5% of all test-takers.

According to the student reviews over Shiksha Study Abroad, USC has got an overall rating of 3.7. Some of the reviews posted by students for USC are: 

• USC is a decent university
• The university is a safe choice
• USC has an exceptionally qualified teaching faculty
• Health and mental peace are given importance at USC

Some of the top organizations where USC alumni work are: 

• Amazon
• Google
• Apple
• Microsoft
• Meta
• Netflix
• Salesforce
• TikTok
• Tesla

According to the information available, the popular industries where USC alumni work are: 

• Engineering
• Business Development
• Operations
• Education
• Media and Communication
• Arts and Design
• Media
• Community & Social Services
• IT
• Finance
• Sales
• Marketing
• Consulting
• HR

Here are the Nobel Laureates of USC: 

The famous alumni of the USC include directors and producers like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Shonda Rhimes, Ron Howard. Neil Armstrong also holds a degree from USC. Also, Sasha Obama graduated from the University of Southern California.

International students at USC are eligible for Merit Scholarships at the undergraduate level. These merit scholarships are awarded on the basis of a comprehensive, holistic review of an applicant’s candidacy. A few of the details about the merit-based scholarships are given below:

• The Trustee Scholarship is full-tuition scholarship
• The Presidential Scholarship is half-tuition scholarship
• Dean’s Scholarship is the scholarship that covers one-quarter tuition

International students at USC are not eligible to receive federal or need-based financial aid, they are eligible for undergraduate merit-based scholarships and / or departmental awards. All international students who submit an application by the appropriate deadline are eligible for USC merit scholarships. These merit-based scholarships are not based on financial need and are awarded on the basis of a comprehensive, holistic review of the applicants. Also, note that there are no minimum eligibility requirements for USC merit scholarships as such.