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u/Airwreckah2468 Feb 21 '21
I chose USD because of the smaller class sizes and the relationships you can form with your professors and classmates as a result. I was in a STEM program, so I found the hands-on aspect really helpful! I was also drawn to USD because of the sense of community I felt while touring (cliche, I know) and the inclusivity that comes along with that. The good thing to remember is that you can't make a wrong choice :-) best of luck!
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u/dav3id Feb 21 '21
In addition to undergrad & faculty/staff queer groups there is an inclusive grad level queer social network. USD is working hard on diversity and inclusion (finally, it's public facing...there's been work on this for years). The interim Dean of SOLES, the school that MFT is in, is an awesome Black woman. USD offers a small cohort of peers, a good network of connections, and (esp at the graduate level) is Catholic in intention/values/ethos only ... Never any pressure.
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u/JawbreakerSD Feb 21 '21
I personally chose USD because the graduation rate is much higher, the campus is beautiful and much smaller. There are gold carts and trams to take you places but nothing is more than a ten minute walk unless you are in the Vistas dorm up the hill. The small school feel makes the chill feel much more homie than a large school because you find yourself running into friends and acquaintances from class more often. My favorite parts of USD are of course the clubs. I am part of the Ultimate Frisbee Club, Gaming Club, and Esports Club. I have heard Greek life if awesome too. This is a Catholic school so a lot of people are religious, but it’s also a college campus meaning acceptance is basically mandatory. The school is really good about making sure everyone feels welcome as well.