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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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Learn More About Your Future Career Path at Explore@4
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
I was sitting in the computer lab with nothing pressing until 6:30pm. Yes, I could have done all of my prepared reading for weeks ahead, but we’re at USC—surely something had to be happening on campus. I scanned events online and looked at the clock—3:45; I could make it to Explore@4.
Mental health is like an iceberg
By: Rini Sampath ‘16
I love the analogy that success is like an iceberg — you only see 5-10% of what goes on, but rarely see the labors beneath the surface. I think the same goes for mental health.
Work On It Wednesday: Perfecting the Thank-You Letter
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
I am a huge believer in the power of two very important words: “thank you”—you can’t say them enough. In building your career path, it is important to be gracious about all the opportunities you receive and acknowledge them. Mentors, job interviewers, informational interviewees, professors, friends, family etc., they all deserve thank-you letters.
Work on it Wednesday: Elevator Pitch / Long Term Career Planning
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
An elevator pitch is a speech designed to capture someone’s attention and answer the universal question “tell me about yourself.” In about 30-45 seconds, the length of an elevator ride, you should get across who you are and what you aspire to become.
Summer Concert Survival: For Dummies
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Have you never been to Coachella, Stagecoach, Austin City Limits, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Burning Man, Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, etc? You are not alone. Hi I’m Emily, age 22, and I am a summer concert newbie, unless, if you count Air and Style, but that’s the minor leagues. I’m talking the real deal: multiple days, huge headliners everyone has heard of, and ticket prices that will break your heart and wallet.
dineL.A. Experience
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
dineL.A. is a special dining event that takes place every summer showcasing some of Los Angeles’ finest restaurants through a selection of specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. The restaurants highlight the diversity of culinary experiences in Los Angeles with over 350 restaurants participating in dine.L.A.
Freshman Fears: Getting Involved
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
You can do all the things! Your first semester freshman year is just trying all these new things and figuring out what works.
Underappreciated USC Sports
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
SO MANY SPORTS at USC are completely underappreciated. So I profiled 4 of them because they are awesome and everyone should watch them this coming school year. I love me some football but that’s not the most important thing all the time.
USC Panhellenic Recruitment Tips
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Going through Panhellenic Recruitment this fall? Check out one of bloggers, Kelly, made a video blog to help you figure everything out.
Get the Most Out of Your Summer Internship
By Emily Young MA ‘16
You’ve landed a summer internship, have a lay of the land, and figured out your commute; now what? Check out these tips to make the most of your summer internship.
Freshmen Dorm Decor
By: Grace Carballo ‘17
After the shock of graduating high school starts to wear off, you may find yourself freaking out about your impending transition to college, especially in regards to your new living situation.