8/18 5:35 PM
I just got back from visiting the USC campus for the first time, and I'm overwhelmed. First, the sheer size of the campus is intimidating: Parking garages are everywhere, sports facilities are ubiquitous, 5+ story buildings are the norm; I got the feeling that the people were less friendly than I'm used to, but the schools I've been to have unusually inviting students, so my expectations are distorted.
The architecture (as I've been told previously) looks more like an east coast university; statues are common, and most of the buildings have some sort of brick design. The one thing that gives it away as a SoCal university is the palm tree. As in the rest of LA, palm trees litter the campus, reminding me that I'm still home, or close to it.
The biggest shocker of the day goes to the bookstore. THREE STORIES! Are you kidding me? I've never seen anything like it. They had escalators leading up to the second and third floors; I felt like I was in a mall where they had books, clothes, and school/office supplies. It was unreal.
I move in less than two days from now! Definitely nervous, today's trip reinforced that, but it also bolstered my excitement to step outside of my comfort zone and see how much I can grow through this tremendous opportunity.
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Glad you explored the campus a bit. The bookstore sounds like the Stanford one. . .did you buy anything??? Thanks for keeping us up to date on your blog. We know you'll benefit and take advantage from the opps and be a blessing to others around you. Love, MOM
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