s1ngular1ty wrote:
Good to see a discussion going on. I am an international applicant from Asia and most of my fellow applicants view Marshall as an expensive school and hence prefer not to apply. Could be one reason why the threads are empty!
Also is anyone in touch with Marshall students? What do they say about the program?
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Absolutely true. I'll be honest, the housing situation has me a little concerned as well so I guess I'm just not as pumped about Marshall as my other schools.
What housing situation?
Here is a snippet posted on another website by a current Marshall student:
[highlight]I'm currently a first year in the Marshall MBA program and I can say that I had the exact same questions you currently have.
The Trojan network is definitely SC’s most valuable asset and the sense of community is felt from day 1. Everything that you’ve heard regarding the extensive networks that Marshall reaches in to is very true. What sets the networking apart is that the people are willing to go out of their way to help a fellow Trojan.
Regarding the “open-door” policies, the faculty and staff are very accessible. Besides having standard office hours and distributing contact info, many of the professors come before and after classes and talk to students regarding any questions they may have. For example, my group and I approached a professor last week regarding a competition we’re entering and she was more than happy to set aside time for us to pick her brain and get some feedback.
The competition if definitely there and the course work can be challenging, however, everyone in the program is very positive and supportive and helps you get through it.
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I hope that helps. Also, as to your question about the housing situation near USC, it can suck. There isn't enough housing on or near campus, due to it being smack dab in the center of Los Angeles. You might live on campus, nearby, or have a commute. Also, because there is limited supply, the cost is higher than some other areas (think New York city prices). If you live on campus, prices might be slightly less, but the space there is limited, both in supply and in square footage. I used to live in SoCal so I know a bit about it already.
Still, if you are from Asia, USC is a very strong school to go to, at least according to my research. It has VERY strong ties in the Asian business market and pushes a program that incorporates Asian businesses.