Sean
Connecting with people is the best way to break through stereotypes and my time year has broken a lot of those. I can't speak on behalf of Greek life or inside the athletic department but I know I have met a LOT more genuine, caring, and humble people here at SC than at my cheap public high school back home. The atmosphere might be more laid back than other top institutions but its because we have so many extracurriculars many students care about their work and keeping it at high quality.
Alene
Most of the time they seem to be quite accurate
Sara
no, there is a large mix of all different people here and most people that i've met have been good people. yes this school is expensive, but for the most part financial aid does a really good job of getting you whatever you need.
Nico
Well it's a big school with people from every background, so it is definitely true for some.
Pat
Not for the most part, there are truths to some college stereotypes just like not everyone at Berkeley smokes weed. We have one of the most racially diverse schools in the country. Most Trojans grow up long time Southern California fans. From what I've come to see is most people see us as that we think we are the best, but with perfect weather, being right next to Los Angeles and Hollywood, the beach, best sports program, amazing parties, great academics, biggest school spirit in the country, the best alumni programs, and the best looking students, its hard not to think we're the best.
Carolyn
Pretty much, but there's a lot of international students here as well.
Emily
Absolutely not. USC has one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, boosting representation from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. This diversity brings the students together because we all worked hard to get here, and are working hard while we're here to continue the Trojan legacy. USC students are very school spirtited and competitive, but that translates to all of our efforts, not just sports.
Rebecca
These stereotypes aren't accurate at all. Most people are here on a scholarship.
Jordan
Personally, I believe this stereotype for the large part is inaccurate. However, there are some students who do fit this profile. I find that most of the students described by the stereotype are part of the Greek system, and even then are far and few in between. For the most part, the students I have come into contact with are driven and focused on important issues. By attending USC, I have met many different types of people and think it's diversity is one of the college's best attributes.