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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!
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!
5 Reasons Parkside IRC is the Best Freshman Residential College
By: Sophia Pei ‘22
From great food, to diverse cultural events, and great accommodations, Parkside IRC is definitely one of the best places to stay. Let’s pretend I’m unbiased and don’t currently reside in it…here’s why:
USC Village Dorm Tour
By: Jamie Wu ‘18
Have you ever wondered what the Priam Residential College in USC’s University Village looks like? Check out this video to get a glimpse!
A Full Guide to USC Housing
By: Jamie Wu ‘18
It’s that time of the year again where everyone is frantically trying to gather all their friends and decide where to live next year. But don’t worry because today we’re going to break down all the popular options for USC undergraduate housing (including those for incoming freshmen!)
Things To Consider For Housing: A Check List
By: Judy Lee ‘17
If you’re trying to live off campus this year, you need to have started planning for it by now! But if you’re having some trouble starting out, here are some things you should consider before you sign that lease!