It is safe to say that, over the last decade or so, Apple has cemented itself at the forefront of the tech industry. Currently, MacBooks and iPhones are seen everywhere, and the Torero Store at the University of San Diego even sells exclusively Apple products. Although Apple computers had always […]
Read moreAt the beginning of each year, every student at the University of San Diego is required to complete an online course through CampusClarity. This course is supposed to provide students with precautionary information on alcohol, drugs, and sexual violence in the university setting. In the hopes of lowering the risk […]
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by a heavy course load, extensive extracurricular events, and doing your best simply to be a human. If this is you, know that so many of us have been there too. In a culture that seems to demand hyper-efficiency, staying ahead […]
Read moreIn 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 35Â 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 […]
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