Life at USC!

June 12, 2025
by Trinity

Community Living in LA

Hey! I wanted to talk about some of the fun things I have gotten up to at USC! There are events hosted by staff and students almost everyday. Since I have been here for over four years, I have gotten to do many wonderful things.

Athletics
Beyond academics, USC is known for its athletics programs. Sporting events are an essential part of being a student here. I highly recommend going to at least one game of every sport. All sports are free to watch for students, excluding football, and even football is much more affordable for students. At USC, I have found how much I love watching sports. I go to every game that I can. The chants and cheers are a huge part of the culture here, and the Trojan Family Spirit is never stronger than at a sporting event.

Football definitely has the most spirited fans, but my favorite to watch is Women’s basketball. Right now, the Women of Troy are making history, and they are so much fun to watch! Soccer and Lacrosse are great too, and we are getting a new stadium soon! Perhaps most iconic is the USC band! They come to every game of every sport, and they always bring the fun. If you are ever near USC, you should definitely try to catch a game. Check out the USC Athletics website for all the details.

Performing Arts
USC also has fantastic performing arts programs. So many students here are incredibly talented, and it is so much fun to get to watch their accomplishments. Knowing I am seeing people who will be famous one day is surreal.

I love to watch plays put on by the School of Dramatic Arts. Every semester, students and staff put on between six and seven productions, and USC students can watch them for a discounted rate. They do musicals too! My favorite productions were Much Ado About Nothing and Rent, but I have not seen a bad one yet. Check out the USC School of Dramatic Arts website for all the details.

There are also productions completely put on by students. Often, they include work written, produced, and directed by students with student actors performing. They are often not as well known as some of the other productions, but they showcase the talents of students at USC beautifully. Plus, most of the time they are free to attend.

The dance program is phenomenal here. They have a showcase every semester, and I truly can’t believe how incredible the students are. It almost does not seem real because they are so good! Check out the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance website for all the details.

One program that deserves more recognition is the Opera. USC holds one opera a semester, free for students and with only student performers on the stage and in the band. For me, going to the opera is a transcendent experience. There is no experience like it! Check out the USC Thornton School of Music website for all the details.

Campus and Student Life
The coolest part of attending all these events is that I also go to class and work with the people involved. I’ve shared classes and made friends with athletes, actors, and musicians. USC is a school full of talent, but everyone comes together in the classroom. Every student matters, and every student is learning along the way.

Beyond these amazing student efforts, there are also events hosted by various student and staff organizations. I have had the incredible opportunity to work as a Resident Assistant for the last two years, so I am privy to some of these fantastic events hosted by Student Life, the residential association at USC.

In my community at Cardinal Gardens apartments, I hosted a make your own stuffed animal event, a board game night, a Valentine’s party, a bouquet making event, and more. These are just a small sample of the amazing events,  and there are many more all around USC. Most of them include food, and all of them include fun! Events are free for students (unless otherwise noted), and they are a great place to make friends. Check out EngageSC for all the details.

USC has a lot to offer in all areas of life for all types of people! I am grateful to have had such a wonderful time here!

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