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27 Ways Going To USC Changed Your Life

"Fight on" is the most beautiful thing you've ever heard. And Chano's should be part of every meal.

1. Whenever you see that cardinal and gold rush onto the field, your heart actually stops.

2. Film props are NBD, since you've seen 'em all parked outside the film school.

3. You're an aggressive biker, because it was the only way to survive the crowds of lost freshmen at Hoover and Jefferson.

4. No matter how hard you try to fight it, you still want one of these from Chano's every time you drink.

5. You saw so many celebs on campus that now you barely even notice them.

6. You irrationally expect all gardens to be Trojan colors, because those are clearly the most beautiful.

7. You, or someone you know, has too many brothers and sisters to keep track of.

8. You still can't quite understand why all bookstores don't carry swag.

9. Somewhere, there's an incriminating photo of you during a Fountain Run.

10. And you've developed a keen eye for deciphering the hidden meaning in sculptures.

11. You have a theme for every barbecue you throw: FIGHT ON.

12. You're basically afraid of being mugged at all times, because you've learned something from all those crime bulletins.

13. Your hidden talent involves formations.

14. Since all campus events were held outdoors, you've unintentionally amassed a large collection of sunglasses.

15. You've figured out how to evade the police if you're ever in a car chase, because you've watched so many happen next to campus.

16. And you think you have street cred, because you've officially lived in a sketchy neighborhood for four years.

17. You can't listen to a marching band that's not USC. They're just THAT awesome.

18. Regardless of how many games you've been to, seeing this still makes you insanely happy.

19. When someone tells you they went to UCLA, this is your reaction:

20. You think it's perfectly acceptable to show USC pride in every aspect of your life.

21. Like, every aspect.

22. You have zero tolerance for weather that isn't sunny and warm.

23. If someone ever says the word "row," this is all you can think about.

24. You appreciate any and all bars, because you only had one option at USC: the 901.

25. You're a bit of an equestrian.

26. SERIOUSLY, THOUGH, YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT HORSEMAN.

27. But the most important life change is that USC gave you an entirely new family.