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WHAT IS SOMERVILLE?
Established in 1995, Somerville Place is a residential community at USC with an aim to foster an understanding of and respect for Black culture, while cultivating a sense of family and community. Historically named after John and Vada Somerville, the African-American themed floor creates an environment where academic success, leadership, self-direction, and personal growth are nurtured. The five goals that all residents strive to achieve are: spirituality, respect, retention, successful transitions, and an understanding and display of positive social values. Located on the 5th floor of Fluor Tower on the northwest side of USC's campus, Somerville is conveniently located next to Café ’84, King Hall study lounge, King Hall computer lab, the Lyon Center Gym, and the University Village. |
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AN ALL-BLACK FLOOR? ISN'T THAT EXCLUSIVE?
Somerville Place is the opposite of exclusive- ask any former resident! Somerville is an open-minded, inclusive family that exists to foster comfort for the students who feel more at ease when immediately surrounded with the black culture, or to foster a familial experience for those students who have never had the opportunity to be surrounded by it. Somerville Place is notoriously instrumental in providing a smooth transition for incoming USC students, as they immediately become a part of a diverse, accepting, inclusive, driven, passionate group of students. In addition, Somerville allows incoming students to immediately be a part of the Black community at USC. Aside from perks such as being among the first to receive email updates and invitations regarding Black events, Somerville residents have the full backing and support of both the Black upperclassmen (who all usually visit Somerville on move-in day!) and the Center for Black Cultural Student Affairs. |