The Major Way Sasha Obama's College Experience Differed From The Rest Of Her Family

Unlike Barack, Michelle, and Malia Obama, Sasha did not attend Harvard. Instead, after graduating from Sidwell Friends School in June 2019, she enrolled at the University of Michigan. Sasha did not finish in Michigan. Instead, she transferred to the University of Southern California during her senior year. While her parents studied law and sister Malia decided to pursue a degree geared toward her media interests, Sasha graduated from USC with a degree in sociology in May 2023.

During her college years, Sasha was, unfortunately, the subject of backlash for her social life outside of her studies. While still at the University of Michigan, a December 2020 TikTok of her and friends dancing along to Popp Hunna's 2020 track, "Adderall (Corvette Corvette)," sparked outrage as the pals seemingly rapped the explicit lyrics in the clip. It was quickly deleted and didn't seem to have any impact on her schooling. Still, this moment highlighted the substantial public interest in Sasha's life, which has stayed relatively private since her departure from USC.