There is no question when debating how extremely blessed we, the USD student body, are to be able to attend such a beautiful school with many exciting facilities. From our beautiful architecture to our outstanding views, it comes at no surprise that our campus is recognized as “Most Beautiful” campus in the nation by Best Choice Schools.
With that said, we do have a reputation to be extremely “extra” in regards to our students and the over-the-top facilities our school provides. Trendy cafes on campus, vegan food choices, huge flat screens, and on campus fine dining- these are just five of the bad and boujee things our campus has to offer.
1. Roll thru in your pimped out ride
Some students at USD may notice the excessive amount of luxury and sport cars that are visibly parked throughout campus. Many of our students have their own cars, which is pretty normal across all college campuses. But, I don’t think I've gone one day without seeing something ranging from a BMW, Mercedes, Range Rover, Porsche, to even a Maserati (Shoutout to the owner of the bright pink BMW and the metallic gold Maserati). Let me clarify that there is nothing wrong with owning these types of cars; I too like to drop the top of my convertible and be bad and boujee. I am merely pointing out the hilarity of this aspect in the typical USD student lifestyle. Nothing wrong with a pimped out ride; Xzibit would be so proud.
2. Breakfast at Aromas
As many have noticed, USD has finally reopened Aromas Cafe after a long reconstruction. Being from the O.C, I finally feel at home sitting inside our new, on-campus, trendy AF cafe. Not only is the aesthetic itself boujee, but it features new pastries, coffee ON TAP, and (drum roll) avocado toast (but you knew that because you have seen it on every girls snapstory). From the wooden furniture, to the wall décor, to the succulents on every table, Aroma’s encapsulates what it means to be a basic bitch.
3. Go Vegan
For some odd reason, going vegan has gone from being a conscious choice (to be healthy, save the animals, etc.) to a trendy social construct. But, being the bad, boujee school we are, we accept this choice. Our cafeteria offers a vegan station that offers amazing stir-fry, fish tacos, pasta, and much more that is cooked right in front of you by professional chefs. Not only do we serve LEGIT vegan food, but we also have a vegan club. This club meets and eats, what could be better? Whether you’re a true vegan or just trying to stay with the times- they accept all.
4. Pool and Plasma
Whether you’ve had a long day of classes or, like me, are bored with no life, stop by Franks Lounge, and make friends. Not only can you talk to strangers, but you can be super boujee and play pool while watching the news or ESPN on insanely, huge flat screens. Not one, not two, not three, but five plasma screens; don’t worry Frank has got your peripheral vision covered.
5. Valet and Dine
One of the many questions I get when bringing strangers onto campus is, “You guys have valet???” Yes, yes we do! Our on-campus, fine dining restaurant La Gran Terraza features its own valet service and bar, along with its main dining room. It features a boujee menu that includes Filet Mignon and fresh fish, along with other delicious choices. They even host buffet lunches on the weekdays, and holiday events with reservation. It is open to the public, but its guests usually include the USD students because we have to spend our 900 dining dollars some how.
As a school, we are pretty extra. Fancy cars, basic cafes, vegan options, and the means to fine living and dining are just the beginning to being a boujee USD student. But at the end of the day, is there truly anything wrong with that? Sure, these things are extravagant and not a necessity to the college experience, but they do make college, not only more fun, but more like a home.
