As this summer progresses and propels me ever closer to senior year, I, as a displaced Southerner in Southern California, still feel that there is so much more of Los Angeles to explore. Though I have covered a lot in my three years at USC so far, some very basic L.A.-isms have been overlooked (partially due to reporting assignments taking over my life, partially because I depended on Uber to get around). So, newly equipped with my trusty red Volvo S40 and a bucket list for the ages, here is some of what I plan on doing with my limited free time my senior year.
Climb Up to Griffith Park Observatory
My sophomore year, this iconic overlook of L.A. was even in my reporting district for my print class, yet I still never managed to venture up the hill. Needless to say, this is an easy and vital part of exploring L.A.
Visit LACMA
Closest I've gotten to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is just missing a sorority formal photo op at the streetlamp exhibit due to an overdue assignment. As a huge art nerd, I'll definitely hit this attraction ASAP.
Visit The Broad
Covered it pre-opening because I'm a hardcore modern art junkie, yet never managed to get inside. Are you starting to see a pattern in my L.A. experience?
Venture Into Enemy Territory (Westwood)
Yeah, I've been to their In-N-Out and gotten Diddy Riese ice cream sandwiches, but let's be real: FUCLA, but Westwood's a pretty cool place to explore.
Go Surfing
Lame, but I'm always asked by friends at home if I've gone surfing since moving to L.A. -- better not disappoint.
Go Roller-Skating Along the Coast
I'm a spaz, so I'd probably spend the whole time trying to stay vertical, but hey, at least I'll look super fun.
Bring My Family to a Gameday!
Mama and Papa Bear have been, but I'll be really gunning for my siblings to step inside the Coliseum this season so I can teach them to Fight On and whatnot.
Go to a Concert at the Shrine
Well, I've heard plenty of concerts from when I lived in Troy Hall sophomore year, but strangely I've never been inside.
Go to a Kings Game at the Staples Center
I hate basketball but ironically have been to multiple Clippers games. What's up with that?? Anyways, I'll be heading to a hockey game this season.
Go to Catalina Island for the Day
USC even has a ferry that goes straight to it!
