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Student Life

If L.A. doesn’t have something you’re looking for, it probably doesn’t exist.

The balmy moderate year long temperature provides a great backdrop for enjoying all that LA has to offer, whether it’s stargazing at Griffith Observatory, listening to music on Sunset Strip, hanging out at the beach, skiing in the mountains, visiting our many museums, or dining out, its’ always easy to find new and exciting things to do. In the thriving multicultural environment of LA, Marshall embodies the global melting pot. No matter what you like to do in your spare time, you will never tire of the cultural and leisure activities our beautiful city affords.

 

Welcome to an outdoor - and indoor - paradise. 

224
Languages Spoken
231
Startups Funded Annually
20
Michelin-star Restaurants
15
Beaches
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Los Angeles: A global city

USC Marshall is nestled in the heart of Los Angeles - an international center of industries both historic and emerging, as well as a keystone market that connects cultures and commerce across the globe.

MADE IN LA
Clutter
CrowdStrike
Dollar Shave Club
The Honest Company
Parachute
Ring
Snapchat
Thrive Market

 

5th
Most diverse major city in the country
13th
LA County's global GDP ranking
$4.2B
Billion dollars fund for startups
Bar chart of businesses formed in LA

 

Top Free Things to do in LA

West Wing - Bovard

See a TV show taping

Students hiking

Hike in Hollywood

Santa Monica Pier

Visit Santa Monica Pier

Walk of Fame

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Getty Museum

Scope out the Getty Center

China Town

Check out China Town

West Wing - Bovard

See a TV show taping

Students hiking

Hike in Hollywood

Santa Monica Pier

Visit Santa Monica Pier

Walk of Fame

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Getty Museum

Scope out the Getty Center

China Town

Check out China Town

 

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

USC Marshall is a community leader with many student-led programs that give back to the community. One example, Los Angeles Community Impact (LACI), an undergraduate student-led consulting group, working with clients on semester-long projects.

In addition, undergraduate students have joined together through MOVE to organize Marshall Community Service Day, which connects USC Marshall students, faculty and staff with volunteer sites around Los Angeles for public service.

More than 60% of USC students volunteer in the University's community outreach programs, providing educational, social, and health services that strengthen the surrounding neighborhoods and offer rewarding personal experiences.