A Romanesque-revival style building, complete with round arches, rough stones, round towers and cone-shaped roofs. One would mistake this for a gothic castle, perhaps with a museum nestled inside! Well, make no mistake, the University of Southern California in all its grandeur is actually a university.

Offering students and visitors a chance to roam this grand compound, you will be delighted to know that there is plenty to see here. From friendly students that are ready to guide you around or even strike up a conversation, to also sports matches, there is plenty for curious eyes to peer at. Now, surely a place this grand is not exempt from the spotlight? Well, the university campus has been used countless times, starring in over 100 movies! Now that’s what i call star power. Aside from that, numerous prominent people were previously students here. From Neil Armstrong, Shinzo Abe, Will Ferrell, John Wayne, to George Lucas just to name a few. With so many notable people graduating from this prestigious school and its splendour, it’s no wonder that many flock here, hoping to be the next Neil Armstrong, or even the next Will Ferrell.