u/Comprehensive_Unit89

coming in as a grad student at the Price school this fall. i'm in a bit of a financial tight spot after facing some car troubles and am considering staying in my current place in OC and commuting to classes 3 days a week in USC.

Will i be missing much of the networking opportunities and connections if that's the case? What's the vibe like for these opportunities as a grad student? i feel like usc tuition is so costly not necessarily because of the education but because of the connections/networking the school gives you, will it really be that hard as a commuter?

any input or experiences of people who have been in the same boat is VERY appreciated.

I'm enrolled in the class for Fall 2026 because it's the only class that fits my schedule as a full time employee. for those that took his class, is the rate my professor accurate?

What was your experience like? I'm quite nervous reading those reviews. Is passing the class doable at least? I don't intend on going back to school after getting my master's so all I really care about is passing the class and making it into the next - js that something doable or is the rate my professor a glimpse into what my fall will look like?