USF Student Observation Report

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In the heart of San Francisco lays the University of San Francisco. Due to USF’s location in the urban area, students are exposed to cultural diversity and the city life, as stated by Ariana Pistorina, the presenter and assistant director of admissions. My choice to attend this presentation was mostly influenced by USF’s location near the Golden Gate Bridge. USF’s main focus is on social justice, which is why USF students learn to be open to experiencing new religions and cultures. An interesting fact that I learned about USF is that theater students perform their plays at prisons that have a relationship with USF. Even though USF has many new interests and experiences to offer, I would not consider attending this university due to their focus

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