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Webb Tower vs Birnkrant: A Review of Apartment vs Dorm Living
By: Kristen Adams ‘25 and Kelsey Cheng ‘25
Choosing where to live while at USC can be a difficult feat, especially for freshmen. With four traditional freshman dorms, two freshman suites options, and four freshman apartments to choose from, the process of finding your best housing fit can be tiring and stressful. In this article, Kelsey and Kristen will be diving into their freshmen living experiences so that you can learn more about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the dorm experience versus the apartment experience at USC!
3 Reasons Why Parkside IRC Is The Best Freshman Dorm
By: Justin Negash ‘22
Getting Parkside IRC was definitely my last choice on the housing portal. Everyone I knew in USC was telling me how IRC was antisocial, dark, and “away from all the fun”. I thought my freshman year, for lack of better words, would suck. Instead, I got an experience unlike any other.
Here are 3 reasons why Parkside IRC is the best freshman dorm.
15 Amazon College Must Haves to Add to Your Holiday Wish List
By: Claire Wong ‘23
Amazon has thousands and thousands of products for college students and dorm rooms. Whether you are living at home or at a small apartment in Downtown LA, here are some fun and practical gifts to add to your wish list this holiday season.
USC Village Dorm Tour: McMorrow Residential
By: Sarah Ko ‘22
Here’s a quick tour of McMarrow Residential! All village housing is apartment style, equipped with a full bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Every residential building in the Village also has a laundry room on every floor, air condition, study lounges, and an outdoor patio. Also located in the Village are small boutiques, restaurants, FedEx, Amazon Lockers, Target, and Trader Joe’s. For more information about USC housing, visit here!