I recently got admitted to what I thought was my dream school and program. I wasn’t set on going to grad school, and only applied to usc thinking if I got in it would be a sign to go. I went to undergrad at a separate school in the city because I really enjoy the area and made a good group of friends in undergrad that I didn’t want to leave because my original home is several states away.

However, I just cannot find the motivation to do my work. I don’t hate the subject, it just bores me and I can’t focus on it long enough. The subject is essentially what I studied in undergrad but I just can’t find interest in it anymore. I enjoy my elective classes but my core required class bores me and stresses me out. It just isn’t what I thought it was going to be. I’m considering possibly dropping out or maybe taking a semester off to try and work full time and reconsider how I feel. I’ve missed the deadline to withdraw and get a refund on tution so I feel stuck finishing the semester to try and at least get the credits im paying for. I’m also paying full price, because I received no aid, so considering that I feel like maybe it isn’t a good idea for me to just stay because I feel like I have too.

I just don’t want to disappoint my family because im a first generation student and I know they want to see me graduate with my masters.

I don’t know if it would be worth considering discussing possibly transferring to a different school or a different program within my school of study but im not sure that’s possible or even an option.

Stress from my living situation (not great roommates) has just further added to my stress and feeling a lack of motivation for my classes and it’s not something that will change soon either.

If I do drop out I also have no idea how to break the news to my family. Any advice or insights would be appreciated.

So the career fair is this week with companies and their little booths, but what are these recruitment panels that are happening with only around 50 people present at a time? Some say RSVP are full and wondering what goes on there compared to the booths outside.

I took a SWE class last semester and deleted my own code copies to save space for classes this semester. Now with SWE recruiting in full swing, I'm currently making my own website to showcase my projects and realized that I have a really beefy website that I can show from last semester which I don't have. I requested my code from the professor who taught the course however he said that any class code should not be posted publicly because of academic integrity. I don't care about posting the code on the internet, I just want to publish the website so I have something to show.

After doing some research into the USC student handbook, students do have the right to access old records through a written request to the university. I'm wondering what steps I can take to get my code back if possible and if it is even worth negotiating with this prof?

Are there competitive robotics clubs at USC? Online it seems like there used to be a VEX U team that was fairly successful but records of it just disappeared after 2022.

How difficult is getting into Iovine and Young Academy vs Marshall?? I’m looking to study business in fall 2025, but I’ve yet to find absolutely ANYTHING on the IYA acceptance rate. Considering it’s a tiny school I’d assume it’s low, but Marshall has a slim acceptance rate as well. Any and all info is appreciated!

i’m an oos student on the premed track applying to transfer in as a sophomore so if you guys could spare me any advice, i’d really appreciate it!! thank you :))

attending a mid csu and wondering if it's possible to get into marshall

edit - thank you for everyone replying! Keeping my head up. Thank you usc community 💗

I’m a spring admit and I don’t think I’m gonna get student housing so I was wondering if anyone knew which like student housing places I should look at that offered spring leases. I know Lorenzo and I think Icon offer spring leases but Lorenzo is pretty far from campus. I’m also trying to sublease from a few people. Does anyone have any recommendations on student housing and which ones have spring leases or any group chats to find someone to sublease from?

Just wanna know cuz stuff isn’t looking good and usc is my dream uni 😭😭

Hi! I know I’m thinking way too far ahead, but does anyone have any good apartment recommendations for law students? Trying to be prepared for next year if I don’t get chosen to be an RA.

Thanks!

Edit: I don’t have a car, so anything on a metro line or within walking distance is ideal.

Never thought I’d be making a post like this, so please me thoughtful when responding…I failed my first exam in chem. And before anyone asks, I have no idea what I did wrong. I’m a post bacc student, meaning, I haven’t done chemistry in well over 8 years since I’ve been in hs. I got a B+ in chem in hs by barely studying and having a tough grader as a teacher. Here I am, almost 10 years later trying to finish my premed reqs and not knowing what I’m doing wrong. I even took a chemistry bootcamp over summer! I do all my assignments and study for chem at least 2 hours a day. I am on campus 8 hours at a time studying for bio + chem and I STILL managed to fail. I studied every morning before classes and after to prep and even made a workbook explaining each problem step by step days in advance. And then I got my exam, and I second guessed myself and ran out of time…so I had to guess on most of them. I have diagnosed ADHD and am most definitely applying for accommodations because I have never experienced running out of time before. I’m now absolutely panicking because I have a sinking feeling in my chest that maybe I’m just not capable and realized that A, is out the window and I’d be lucky to get a B. What do I do? Med school has been a dream of mine since I could remember. I feel like I not only let myself down, but now will think horribly of myself the next time my dad proudly introduces me as a “premed student” to his friends…

Hey- how has your experience been at this school coming from NY/NJ. Have you meet a good amount of people from that area here, Do you like it?

How is the fit? Asking for my cousin who's kid is looking to go here.

I’m an incoming CECS major at USC. What is your take on this major if wanting to go into AI/ML, SWE, Embedded Systems, or even Quant. Does pure CS have an advantage when applying for some of these positions?

I got admitted in USC Viterbi for Spring 2025 in MSCS Program. Hereby, I am looking for active social media groups for the same. Can anyone share, so that we can connect with eachother?

I am applying to the masters program for fall 2025, although not CS major (DS major) im hoping to master into CS. To be considered into the MSCS i need to meet the eligibility criteria in Computer Science although i have only taken official classes like ML, Robotics. I feel like I demonstrated proficiency in other topics, I have done internships with companies as a CV Engineer and Web developer. Done research with professors where i feel like i demonstrated some Software Engineering and Software Design. Will these be taking into account or just classes i've taken?

I’ve been applying to work study jobs left and right, but I’ve only ever heard back from one for an interview and nothing after that.

Is there a better way to find a work study position? I really the need the cash to cover rent.

Is anyone going to the Mitski concert tomorrow at the Hollywood bowl? My friend and I have tickets and would love if someone could drive us!

Hi, I have been looking around as it comes to guest tickets for the Wisconsin game for my parents. The guest ones are gone currently, but if I buy student tickets from other students, could they get in with me?

For the first essay prompt, “Describe how you plan to pursue your academic interests and why you want to explore them at USC specifically. Please feel free to address your first- and second-choice major selections.”

I chose to talk about the Viterbi Impact Program and how I want to volunteer and in both cases use my engineering major to help me. Is that okay? Or does academic interest mean I have to talk about engineering only?

Heard there’s an automation parking system, how does that work? Also do I have to get a validation from a store to get free parking?

Hello, I live near campus and I'm a full-time grad student. I'm having trouble trying to find a job near by that accommodates my disabilities.

I can't be on my feet a lot, so that kinda kicks out things like food service and shelf-stocking, so does anyone else have any advice?

Thanks!

I’ve been consistently doing 18 units without too much problem. I likely need to do a 20 units semester (2 extra units in an elective art course) for my Visual Narrative Art Minor. Should I give up on the minor or go for it? I’m an engineering major.

Also, if anyone could recommended the easiest 2-units elective art course, that’d be great! Thanks

are there gna be frat parties in the row on halloween day (thursday)? or just friday? or the weekend before?

Looking to start a spotify family plan, must be SoCal based

So, it looks like I’ll be spending my break here on campus (airfare gouging is real 😔). Is it possible to find some on-campus jobs during winter break so that I can at least make my time worthwhile? Since many students will be heading home for the break, there should definitely be some opportunities available, right?

I’ve been feeling really upset and disappointed in myself for getting rejected by clubs. It’s even worse because I end up getting to second round interviews and I feel like I was so close. I just feel like there’s something wrong with me. Any advice to deal with this?

literally where can i buy affordable fruit😭😭 sometimes that’s all i want just a nice fruit bowl but i haven’t been able to find one worth the price… i really don’t want to pay a certain amount of money that could literally get my the same fruits but whole yannowhatimean. a place other than traders or targ