What are some tips and hacks for incoming freshmen at USC?

If You're Into Avoiding Crowds: I'd say you'll eventually reach a point where you become someone who hates being in a crowd at USC. When you do, here are some tips: Quiet restrooms: Inside the Gwynn Wilson Student Union, basement floor, and for fellas, the 2nd floor bathroom in same building. read more

USC doesn't typically run out of spots for important classes for freshmen. That's one of the benefits you're paying for to attend a well funded private university. Make sure you go to orientation. They reserve spots for new freshmen and transfer admits and open them up for a few hours just for you guys. read more

Boston College incoming freshman Oliver Maarraoui, at right, is hugged by his mom Carla Maarraoui close to the end of the three-day orientation. (Photo: Mark Garfinkel/USA TODAY) As an orientation leader, I come back to school two weeks early, meet with various departmental and administrative heads, help prepare welcome activities and move in and greet freshmen. read more