In response to students’ crazy schedules, and trying to balance classes and extracurricular activities, the University of San Diego offers a unique solution: dead hours. While the name sounds scary, the concept itself is not. For those that do not know, dead hours are the two-hour periods on Tuesdays and […]
Read moreThe University of San Diego has earned an excellent reputation for many things: a scenic campus, great on-campus dining, and a competitive education. Unfortunately, school spirit is typically not included among this list. Year after year, the university tries to boost campus involvement, persuading students to attend school-sanctioned events, including […]
Read moreOne of the main draws of the University of San Diego is small class sizes. By capping classes at 30 or 35 students it ensures that even in a larger USD class, students can be seen as individuals and not simply as a number in a 500-person lecture hall. While […]
Read moreWhether starting out as a freshman or transferring in, there is definitely a transition period before the University of San Diego will start to feel like home. It can be difficult to adjust to living by yourself, tackling a heavy course load, and finding your place on campus. While seniors […]
Read moreMoving to a new city for college comes with the expectation of gaining some freedom and getting to explore a new place. One of the perks of attending the University of San Diego is an open parking policy that allows all students the opportunity to have a car on campus. […]
Read moreSan Diego, one of America’s largest cities, always has something exciting going on. Regardless of what activities you may be interested in, chances are San Diego has something that caters to that interest. From water sports and hiking, museums and coffee shops, tons of restaurants and bars, and numerous neighborhoods […]
Read moreThe sunburns, parched lips, and 90 degree heat are not all that August in San Diego is known for. It’s also the month when thousands of students will move into their boiling hot dorm rooms, during one of the worst heat waves of the year. For students hauling all of […]
Read moreThe United States Constitution, ratified in 1788, is still cited relentlessly by politicians, pop culture, and the media alike. Some people are absolutists who take every written right literally without exceptions, and others like to interpret it on a case by case basis. What’s frustrating is when people pick and […]
Read moreDiving back into the new semester can be both exciting and stressful as students at the University of San Diego prepare to tackle their new classes. Students anxiously attend each class hoping that they’ve picked a good professor, the class is interesting, and the amount of work seems reasonable. For […]
Read moreWith the first full week of classes under their belts, many students at the University of San Diego already have their route across campus to their various classes memorized. Throughout the day, many students will hit a few buildings while heading between classes for their major and various core courses. […]
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