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Navigating Your First Year as a USC Trojan
by Lanie Brice
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Navigating Your First Year as a Spring Admit
by Lanie Brice
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How to Balance Your Social Life During Finals
by Donal Buckley
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Study Tips and Habits to Get Through Finals Season
by Lauren Liang
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East Coaster Attending College on the West Coast!
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
Hopped off the plane at LAX with a dream and my cardigan! After living on the East Coast for 19 years of my life, here’s what I’ve learned from attending college in Los Angeles, almost 3,000 miles away from home.
Free and Accessible Activities I Recommend for Your Downtime
By: Nancy Aguilar Sanchez ‘22
Once you finally have the time between classes, exams, and homework to go explore LA, it’s often hard to find activities that are free or affordable. Here’s some inspiration for the next time you want to go out without blowing your budget!
Is living at The Lorenzo worth it?
By: Nancy Aguilar-Sanchez ‘22
I’ve lived at The Lorenzo for two years now and can say with certainty that everyone’s experience and the value they get out of it is different. Most freshmen and sophomores live on campus because housing is guaranteed but once you reach junior year, it’s a lot less likely that you’ll get on-campus housing; lots of students find themselves living at The Lorenzo.
The International Student’s Guide to Getting a Driver’s License
By: Ngai Yeung ‘23
Having grown up in a city with excellent public transit, I didn’t know a thing about cars—my automobile knowledge was so lacking that I didn’t know there was more than one pedal until my first driving lesson here. Here’s what I learned from my bumbling journey to getting a license in California.
Sistxrs in Solidarity: Prioritizing Wellbeing While Fighting for Our Spaces as Black Women
By: Chia Okwaraibekwe ‘26 (USC Student Life Guest Blogger)
Every time I found myself at a hospital or clinic, I desperately searched for people who looked like me. As I grew older and started to become more knowledgeable about the hidden truths in life, I began to realize that being both Black and a woman would make navigating the medical field more difficult than I anticipated.
Brunch Worth Trying in LA
By: Hannah Skinner ‘23
Los Angeles has an impressive brunch scene, and no, it’s not just avocado toast. If you are looking to try some good brunch food but are overwhelmed with options, don’t worry! I’ve recently tried five new brunch spots in LA so you don’t have to.
The Perfect Hike For You
By: Ela Rybak ‘25
As USC students, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with work and find ourselves not going outside as much as we probably should. Hiking is a great way to get out and relieve stress, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to find the perfect trail!
Diwali and Navratri on Campus!
By: Tamanna Sood ‘24
As the festival season comes to an end, I wanted to document all of the events that happened this festival season on campus. Here is a comprehensive list of events and activities that you can participate in during the season:
How to Get Around Campus… Safely!
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
While using wheels to navigate campus can be a fun and fast mode of transportation, it is important to keep safety precautions in mind to avoid injuries and embarrassment on busy intersections. Just last week, I had a friend wipe out on her skateboard outside the Village in front of her crush, an event she has yet to emotionally recover from.
It’s LGBTQ+ History Month!
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
October is LGBTQ+ History Month, and USC is honoring this month through a wide range of programming, events, and resources to highlight the milestones and legacy of queer history.
Lincoln Riley Era Bringing the Heat: Game Day Safety Tips
By: Kristen Adam ’25
With our game day season underway and lots more victories to come (thanks you Lincoln Riley!), remember these tips before going out to tailgates and football games to stay safe and have the best time out with your friends!
Desi @ USC: How to stay involved in your culture
By: Tamanna Sood ’24
As a freshman, the main organization you might be hearing about is APASA, [but] APASA bears the burden of representing a lot of communities and groups a lot of experiences together. Here’s a list of clubs that might offer more of the nuanced and personal experiences you’re looking for: