Visiting my big brother!

My brother Leon is almost 21 years old and lives on the campus of his school, USC (University of Southern California). He is very sweet and lovable.

Leon always tells me to work hard, so I can attend a great university just like him!
His grades were so good that he received a full scholarship after high school. That means that my parents do not have to pay for his classes. I sure hope that I will get a scholarship too!
I was very sad when Leon moved away from home, but I love when he picks me up and takes me on a tour of his university.

His school, USC, was founded in 1880 and is the oldest private research university in California.
It has many traditions.
For example, on their way to a football game and back, the students will kick a flagpole for good luck.
Another important tradition are the school colors, cardinal red and gold.

My daddy and brother in cardinal and gold!

I really liked the statue of George Tirebiter, the dog who was USC's unofficial mascot for a while. He wandered onto the campus in the 1940's and always chased cars to bite their tires! He was brought to football games in a limousine and led the marching band to the field. The students loved him even more when he bit the nose of a rival mascot!

George Tirebiter and I

The most important statue on campus is a life size Trojan warrior called Tommy Trojan. All  USC teams are called Trojans. My brother told me that a newspaper wrote that USC athletes fought and took losses bravely like Trojans ( warriors from ancient Greece) . The name stuck like glue.
During football games against USC's biggest rival UCLA, Tommy gets wrapped up in duct tape to protect him from vandalism.

Tommy and I

Tommy before a game :0)
Photo by Wikipedia

My favorite building was the library. It is a reader's dream! There is even a basement with lots of
books!

Part of the library

Lastly, we visited my brother's fraternity house, where he shares a room with another student. Only boys can be members of a student fraternity. There is a sorority house across the street. Only female students can join a sorority.  I hope, I can be part of a sorority at USC one time!

Spending time with my brother was fun and exciting. I wished I could see him more!

Having fun with my big brother

Do you have siblings?
Have you been to a University?