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nellee900
University of San Francisco '14
Majoring in Registered Nursing (RN)
Member since 6/2/2010
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Athletes Are Great... School Spirit Is Low
The athletic department is very well organized and good about advertising. The department is also very good about supporting their athletes in academics and their health. The athletes are required to keep their grades up and keep a professional attitude at all times. They provide a study hall just for athletes and require them to go 8 hours a week. They also require them to do some community service each semester. The althetes are generally too busy to be involved in school clubs, but many of them get involved in the dorms. There tends to be more physical fan support for the men sports, but generally all of the school is emotionally supportive of the teams. Our school doesn't have a ton of school spirit, but I think people try to support their friends, and we do have a lot of athletes. We don't have a football team, which makes a huge difference in the school spirit and fan support, but the other sports would probably get overlooked if we did. The athletic facilities are very nice and well kept, and it is enjoyable to come to games.
Nov 20, 2011
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I Love USF
I love USF. I came mainly for the academics, and that is truly it's main focus. The school also focuses a lot on diversity and social justice, which I think is great for college students to be immersed in, that way they can bring it out into the world. I think many students notice the bureaucracy of the Jesuits, but appreciate the structure of the school and the things they are learning. They really do live by their tag line and mission statement, but also keep the religion low-key. They love to be supportive and inclusive of all. I think we have a great array of clubs and organizations, and the only reason the greek life is minimal is because SF law prohibits more than 6 people of one gender living together (it's considered a brothel), so it really brings out the community service in our greek life. Although not all of our students are high-achievers, we have some programs that really shine including the nursing program, which I am apart of. I really have enjoyed my experience at USF, and I am excited for the upcoming years.
Nov 21, 2011
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Change the World from Here
The focus on Social Justice definitely sets our school apart from others. Most of the clubs and even many of our majors bring learning and compassion for your fellow man together into one great challenge: change the world from here. In addtion, SF is the place to do this, as it is obviously one of the most liberal cities in the country. There is a ton of opportunities to address taboo subjects, and to help those less fortunate. But USF encourages you to experiment within the city limits, and when you graduate, have the guts to test deeper waters in cities that may still have prejudiced eyes.
In addition, there is always something to do, both on and off campus. The city will eat you up if you do not set aside time to study, but it forces our students to be very involved and constantly alert to their surroundings. Campus life is a little dry, except in the dorms. This is where most people meet their life-long friends, and there is always a program to attend and food to be had.
The final treasures to USF are the professors. We have amazing people on staff, who honestly care about your education, and because we are private, we have the capability to take advantage of the wisdom and experiences the professors bring.
Nov 21, 2011
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