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Getting Ahead of the Game: Study Tips To Make Sure You’re Prepared For Finals
By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)
If you’re like me, chance are you’re already thinking about this upcoming finals season. I mean, we only have a month left. I might as well spend that month trying to make finals week as painless as humanly possible. Here’s how I plan on doing that.
A Look Inside Throwing a Concert for MUIN 425
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
“You and your group will have to throw a concert as your final exam,” Professor Mike Garcia announced on the first day of MUIN 425. The Live Music Production and Promotion class is either famous or infamous depending on who you ask in the Music Industry program.
Battle of the Notes Apps
By: Aedan Henry ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
As a college student, it is important to stay organized — and perhaps the most popular tool to help with that is a humble notes app. But with so many popular options, which should you use?
Five Ways to Bring in Spring at USC
By: Tamanna Sood ‘24
Spring is officially here! The grass is green! The air is clean (well I guess as clean as LA air can be)! The flowers are in full bloom! Spring is my favorite season of the year. There is something about spring that just makes me feel so productive and powerful! This got me thinking about the ways I could celebrate the season and bring Spring in! So here are 5 ways to bring in Spring at your dorm!
Being Muslim at USC: Experiences and Advice
By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25
As a practicing Muslim, I faced many unique challenges during my first semester. With some preparation however, you're transition to life at USC as a Muslim student can be much less tumultuous than mine.
Holi @ USC
By: Tamanna Sood ‘24
This past week USC celebrated Holi on campus! Learn more about Holi and how Trojans celebrated it in style!
Join the Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe!
by: Catherine Chen ‘24
Have you ever wanted to learn to play a new instrument? Or, perhaps, be a part of the Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe? There are so many benefits, ranging from social to monetary, and you don’t even need to know how to read sheet music to join!
Top 10 Places to Study Around Campus
By: Sydney Fiorentino ‘24
As midterm and final bear around the corner, it’s time to study and get assignments done! If you are tired of studying at home and want to get on campus, here are my top 10 places to work!
Advice I Wish I Had My Freshman Year
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Tips for all the new Trojans from an older Trojan. I hope this article helps you out!
TAKE ELECTIVE CLASSES: Here are some I highly recommend!
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Have extra space in your schedule? Wondering what fun classes USC has to offer? This is the article for you! This is a guide to the extracurricular courses that were my favorite over the years.
How To Deal With An Unideal Housing Situation 101
By: Esther Cho ‘23
There’s nothing worse than coming home and feeling like your space isn’t really your own. Nothing quite like the air of an awkward silence as you try to study for your econ midterm in the same room as (what you feel like is a) complete stranger.
Student Life With a Broken Foot
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
Ever since I injured my right foot last month in a sports-related accident, life has become a series of interesting challenges and experiences. I’ve gradually learned how to live and survive life with no use of my right leg. Below are some of the things I learned, resources I used, and any other things to expect should you ever (but hopefully never!) happen to fracture a bone while at USC.