By: Sydney Henry ‘24

College is expensive! And if you’re anything like me, you constantly find yourself broke because of it. I’ve decided to get serious about controlling my spending habits, so here is all that I have learned so far in my (very very) beginning stages of budgeting.

By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22

If you’re a USC student and have yet to attend a Men’s Basketball game, this is your time to GO! Read to to discover why Basketball is the best sport to watch on campus. :)

By: Kristen Adams ‘25

Whether you are a Marshall student interested in getting involved in the consulting scene or you are a non-Marshall major passionate about pro-bono or marketing work, you may be interested in learning about all the organizations that Marshall has to offer. To make your research process just a little easier, I have compiled a list of Marshall organizations that my friends and I are most familiar with. Let this be a starting point for your research – and for the handful of organizations that possess a small acceptance rate, good luck with the recruitment process!

By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)

Did you know that Late Night SC’ (LNSC) hosts a series of free events that are held every month and are open to all USC students? Some past events this semester have included Paint Night, Self Care Night, and a Gardening Tea-Party event. Honestly, I don’t take advantage of these free events enough, but this semester I decided to change that and went to a few LNSC events to see what they were like. If you want to learn more about my experience attending these events then keep reading!

By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)

USC offers a ton of scholarships that students can apply for, but they’re not always well known. So I've decided to compile a small list of them that can fund things like tuition, unpaid internships, and more.

By: Lanie Brice ‘24

How is it nearly midterms season? Since I took my first major midterm test yesterday, I figured it was time to share the tips and tricks I’ve gathered that have helped me through high school and college. From organization plans to study methods to essay writing tips, there should be something to aid your midterm journey in whatever form it might take.

By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25

We’ve all been there––rereading your textbook for the third time at 1 AM, hoping that the test won’t be that hard. Like many students, I studied by highlighting notes and rewatching zoom lectures. While this may work for some, there are other ways to absorb learning material. In honor of midterms week, I tried out a new method of studying called active recall that’s supposed to increase memory retention and decrease hours spent at Leavey.

By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25

Did you know that USC students can watch regular-season, home games for almost every sport? Last week, Trojans faced off against UC San Diego at the Galen Center. As a long-time fan of USC volleyball, I jumped at the chance to see my school’s victory over the Tritons. Follow me to learn more about the volleyball game experience!

By: Kristen Adams ‘25

Having been a high school senior only one year ago, I vividly remember the stress associated with the college admissions process. From writing supplemental essays, to completing my Common App, to touring college campuses, there is a lot that goes into creating a college list. I toured a handful of colleges myself (unfortunately not including USC) before making the important decision on May 1. Now, as a freshman at USC, I am in the process of becoming a USC Student Ambassador – in other words, I’m soon going to be a tour guide, walking around the USC campus with a mic and a large group of anxious high school students and their families. Here is a little bit about my experience thus far!

By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25

Interested in finding a job on campus? Trojans work a variety of jobs that range in time commitment, responsibilities, and environments. Keep reading for an in-depth look at just some of the different ways students can earn cash!

By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22

Now that we have had almost two years of online school as a result of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, it’s safe to say that we’re way past Zoom fatigue. This is chronic pain. Just when we thought we were safe in Fall 2021, Spring 2022 gave us a wake up call.

By: Kristen Adams ‘25

Business Cinematic Arts, or BCA for short, is a unique major offered by the Marshall Business School and the School of Cinematic Arts for students interested in learning about the business side of the entertainment industry. As a freshman, I have enjoyed the classes I’ve had to take thus far, ranging from economics to film classes, and am excited to see all the new opportunities I’ll have coming up. Here is a rundown of what it’s like to be a BCA major at USC!