By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. Google Calendar: If you don’t already use this wonder, do so immediately. Although it sucks initially having to input everything you need to do, scheduling in repeats will take care of that for you. I usually color code events by Class, Work Study, Internship, Club 1, Club 2, Miscellaneous, and Tests. This way, each week I feel a little more secure glancing forward and getting a general idea of what I need to accomplish, and what takes most priority…

By: Michael Boyle ‘18

Having been home for a while, I’ve noticed that there are some slight differences between being at school at USC and being at home for winter break. I’ve outlined some for you here. Take notes.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Before you go abroad this spring, you’re probably feeling nervous and excited, and maybe a little worried about leaving USC and your friends there behind. All of these are completely normal emotions, and as you learned in your Overseas Studies Orientation, there will inevitably times where you feel homesick not only for your family, but for your Trojans and the familiarity and comfort USC has offered you all these semesters.

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. How does this fit my career path?

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. Get sleep done—the right way: despite what everyone says, we all have individual sleep needs. Some of us can survive off 6 hours and feel groggy after 10, and some will be the opposite. Take a week to learn how you fare at different hours and stick to the one that gives you the best rest. Keep in mind that most sleep cycles are completed within 1.5 hours. So, for me, I generally need around 7.5 hours to feel rested…

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

This year, my primary focus is my happiness. The first step to achieving this is by making your needs a top priority. A lot goes into your overall health and wellness and I feel that a blog post dedicated to this topic is long overdue. I am all about finding that inner-bliss and through these habits— many of which I have personally adopted over the past year— I can attest to what I’m saying. A healthy lifestyle is exactly that: a lifestyle.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

2015 was a fantastic year for the USA and for the world. But what specifically happened at USC? Well, I am so glad you asked. Take a look back at USC in 2015 and think of the amazing things yet to come!

By: Lauren Brose ‘15

Everyone said I was crazy for getting a cat and it was totally unexpected of me. I’ve always wanted to have a pet and raise a kitten or puppy at a young age. I considered waiting off until the end of my last semester, but I thought about my upcoming summer. I thought the perfect time to get a pet was when I finish school and have to transition to the rest of my entire life aka the real world. So a week after spring graduation, I got King George.

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. Fear: Have they been released yet? When will they be released? Is it five or seven business days after the last final? When was the last final again?

By: Kelly Kinas ‘17

Didn’t make it to the 2015 Holiday Bowl? No problem! Kelly caught her adventure there and the game itself on snapchat for an different look at the game. Even though USC lost, the game was a great time. Fight on!

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. Charity Miles: Open app, run, donate to charity free of charge to you—simple as that. The way it works is that big companies sponsor everyone using the app and donates on your behalf given that you run/walk/cycle for it. Although you’re not going to get much per run (more or less $0.31/mi), it will really add up over time and will benefit a long list of charities of your choice! A great way to better yourself and better the world at the same time…

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. Learn something new: A language, an art, a science, how to apply makeup, how to cut your own hair—tons of DIY skills to be acquired out there! Expand your mind and promote not just a culture of learning, but a wrinklier brain…