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Second Thoughts on Joining a House?

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

When I came to USC, I was on the fence about joining Greek. I disliked how outsiders would dismissively remark how people in Greek are essentially paying money to be friends with people who were chosen to be in a house based on their appearance. To be honest, the notion that I was paying for friends really got to me. I knew I didn’t need to do that. As a transfer student, however, I recognized I didn’t have the same opportunities those who were at USC since freshman year had; namely, the chance to mix with students who were all freshmen just like them. So I joined a house. I had two amazing years in the sorority but when my final semester at USC came around, I decided against staying.

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SC Spotlight: Jillian Morabito
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SC Spotlight: Jillian Morabito

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

“Having a disability does not disable people from living a full life just because they don’t fit into societal conformities,” said Morabito. “They just live their life in a different way, and that’s pretty rad.”

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Rookie Move - Common Career Mistakes Millennial’s Make

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

So October just happened. Football season is winding down and it’s getting kind of windy at night, isn’t it? Normally I am stoked about Fall… but not this time. I walk through campus counting how many days I have left before I no longer have a reason to hang out around here—I am officially done with college in December. Thinking back, I wish I had taken that study abroad semester I deliberated having. Instead, I thought to myself, “finish school. Lauren. Get a job. Real world sounds cool.”

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Work On It Wednesday: Networking

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

While networking implies building a vast network of people, is does not mean you do it all in one night by handing out business cards to everyone at an event. Making one or two genuine and beneficial connections during an event is a success. Read more on how to avoid the 5 common pitfalls of networking.

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Mental Health @ USC

By: Kelly Martin ‘17 (Guest Blogger)

It seems that there’s only one accepted to story to tell about college students and mental health. You probably don’t have to think too much to guess the main points. since we hear them repeated again and again here at USC:

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Work On It Wednesday: Making the Time to Exercise
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Work On It Wednesday: Making the Time to Exercise

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

This morning I was feeling a little groggy, a combination of staying up too late doing homework and not eating a big enough breakfast. As I walked to volleyball practice alone, I first noticed how few people seemed to be on campus. Then, I noticed how everyone who seemed to cross my path appeared to be dead tired, or just as groggy as I was. It’s midterm season, I get it, but it also got me thinking. Working-out, as much as it may be a struggle sometimes, always makes me feel better.

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What is the Trojan Family?
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What is the Trojan Family?

By: Kelly Kinas ‘17

From the first time you step on campus at USC, you start hearing about the “Trojan Family”. You don’t really question it. It sounds good and could be beneficial for you so that’s chill. But what really is the Trojan Family? We’re a part of it but what is it?

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