Monday, November 20, 2017

University of Southern California


For us, a trip to Los Angeles always means a visit to the University of Southern California. Wayne received his Master's Degree from USC. My dad almost got his doctorate there. We are what you might call a USC family, unless you talked to my Mom who graduated from UCLA. That must have been a marriage almost as difficult as my great grandmother who was Norwegian and married a Swede.


This week Wayne and I are on a "winter" getaway. The purpose is two-fold. We want sun and warmth while it's cold and rainy at our float cabin home. We also want to go to USC sporting events, especially the annual USC vs UCLA football game at the historic Memorial Coliseum.


What sport is more Southern California than beach volleyball? We sat in on a Sunday morning practice to soak up some rays while enjoying a game.


We also saw women's basketball at the Galen Center. This time the Women of Troy played California State University at Long Beach, my alma matre. That makes it another rivalry.


Each day we walked to our favourite bench in the main quad on campus. Here we can soak up those much needed rays and relax while reading and people watching.


We also took time to walk the campus. Buildings old and new are made with beautiful brickwork. Staying across the street in the Radisson Hotel makes walking everywhere easy.


USC has a long tradition. It welcomed its first 53 students in 1880. My dad worked on his doctorate in the 1950s and Wayne received his degree in 1976. Once a Trojan, always a Trojan. Fight on! -- Margy

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  1. Lovely post - like the family tradition...

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    1. Coming from a small family tradition is important. - Margy

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  2. Lots of friendly rivalry happening there. That sunshine must have felt so good.

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    1. Sitting in the stands it sometimes sounds anything like friendly. - Margy

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  3. I love older university buildings.
    Some sun is much needed here too!
    Enjoy your break!

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    1. They have done an excellent job of mixing the old and new by coordinating everything with brick. - Margy

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  4. What a lovely trip for you and divine photos for us ~

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)
    Happy Thanksgiving coming in USA

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    1. We had four days to enjoy the people and sunshine. - Margy

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  6. Sitting in the warm morning sunshine watching sport sounds good. We're approaching mid-winter and could do with some of that sunshine.

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    1. This time of year it was well worth the trip to a big city. - Margy

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  7. Everything looks better in warm weather!

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    1. It sure does, especially watching beach volleyball. - Margy

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  8. Oooh, I don't like to come across as envious but, wow, I'd love some of those rays to bask in! Looks like you and Wayne had a grand old time at the alma mater.

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    1. Sounds like this winter will be wet and cold so we'll take a few more trips. - Margy

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Thanks for stopping by. Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome. - Margy