2003 USD Just the Facts

an Diego has developed from a sma ll seaport town into one of theworld'sgreat ci ti es . The 16th largest metropol i- tan region in the nation is home to awide range of educational, cu ltural, economic and recreat ional activity. San Diego is the epicenter of burgeoning industries such as biotechnology, software development and telecommunica- tions. The region also boasts several premier ecological research centers, including the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Wild Animal Pa rk and SeaWorld. Balboa Park, one of the world's oldest and largest city parks, is only a short drive from USD. The park is the heart of the city's cu ltural life, home to 15 museumsand more than 85 performing arts and international culture organizations.

In 2003, Qualcomm Stadium, home of the San Diego Chargers, wi ll for the third time host the Super Bowl.

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center is the world's largest recreational waterfront facility, offering instruction in an array of watersports including sailing, surfing and kayaking. The center is designed primarily for the students, facu lty, staff and alumni (and their families) of San Diego's colleges and unive rsities.

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WELCOME TO USD

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SIGNIFICANT DATES

The San Diego Trolley is one of the nation's newest and most successful light-rail public transportation systems.

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• A renaissance is taking place in the nearby downtown area, soon to be home to a new ballpark for the San Diego Padres.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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LIVING ON CAMPUS

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