University of Southern California Employee Reviews about "neighborhood"
Updated Oct 28, 2021

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Reviews about "neighborhood"
Return to all Reviews- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
USC has lots of talented people and is well known for its strong academics.
Cons
Neighborhood around the campus is not very safe
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Great research environment
Apr 21, 2021 - PhD Candidate in Los Angeles, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Lots of opportunities for graduate level research
Cons
Unsafe neighborhood specially the main campus
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
- Great Benefits - Goal-oriented environment - Friendly staff/students - Accessible Facilities e.g. Food, Clinics, Close to DTLA - Staff Discounts
Cons
- Expensive Parking - Main campus is not in a safe neighborhood - Traffic to get to work
- Current Employee★★★★★
Great place
Dec 20, 2020 - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Los Angeles, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Collaborative and stimulating working environment
Cons
Parking is rather expensive at the University and the surrounding neighborhood is not safe
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- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Graduate Research Assistant
Jul 31, 2014 - Graduate Research Assistant in Los Angeles, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
A lot of freedom in the program. Strong alumni network.
Cons
Crime problem around campus neighborhood. Heavy teaching duties.
- Former Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Good place to work
Mar 21, 2017 - Associate Dean in Los Angeles, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Location (if you like LA) Compensation and benefits Institutional reputation and credibility Tuition remission for dependents Very diverse, stimulating environment and workforce.
Cons
Location (if you don't like LA) Cost of living Neighborhood around campus isn't most attractive (Relative) lack of public transit, though light rail line and multiple bus lines pass right by campus.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Diverse environment
Oct 20, 2015 - Graduate Research Assistant in Los Angeles, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Flexibility of taking courses. There are no boundaries among disciplines. You can talk with people from all over the world.
Cons
Parking is very limited in the neighborhood. Living environment is not good near campus UPC. Gym is small and always packed.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Prestigious, everyone around you is smart, lots of talks/presentations
Cons
Maybe the neighborhood around campus
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
It's great!
Mar 16, 2014 - Research Assistant in Los Angeles, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Excellent environment for education and party.
Cons
The neighborhood security is not very good.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
It has a great environment for conducting multidisciplinary research
Mar 3, 2019 - Postdoctoral Researcher in Los Angeles, CARecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Research opportunities Benefits for Postdoctoral Researchers
Cons
The neighborhood around the campus is not very safe.
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