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4 Ways To Beat Jetlag
By: Judy Lee ‘17
As classes start back up, it sucks to tackle jetlag on top of classes. After an 8-hour flight, here are some realizations I’ve had that may help you the next time you have important stuff to do after you land. Sometimes you just gotta:
The Importance of Traveling Alone
By: Judy Lee ‘17
Traveling alone is often glorified yet not given the respect it deserves. It is also often not taken as an opportunity. However, in my opinion, it is critical and absolutely necessary for everyone to travel alone at least once. It doesn’t matter whether this entails a trip of 20 minutes or 20 months–only that you have time to be alone with yourself and figure out how you can literally live with yourself.
Things You Should Know Before Going into a 24 Hour Technology Blackout
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Have you guys ever seen that Little Caesar’s commercial where the dad says “We’re going offffff the grid” and they turn into a caveman family? If not, I think I described it pretty accurately. If you have, we both watch too much television. Either way, this is what I assumed a 24 hour technology/media would be like and I was scared. I couldn’t check FACEBOOK. I couldn’t watch FOOTBALL. I couldn’t watch NETFLIX. What is a millennial to do?
Work On It Wednesday: Building a Budget
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
There are many good reasons to make a budget, one might be that you realized you need to start saving for Spring Break after reading “Is It Spring Break Yet? Why It’s Not Too Soon to Start Planning.” Allow me to help you on your journey to becoming a financially responsible adult with my personal budgeting tips.
10 Clubs to Check Out at USC
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
Didn’t get a chance to make it to the Spring Involvement Fair? No problem! Here’s a peek into what you missed:
Is it Spring Break Yet? Why It's Not Too Soon to Start Planning.
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Thoughts of returning to school Tuesday after this glorious three-day weekend might have you thinking: “is it Spring Break yet?”
6 Back to School Items You Need
By: Samantha Romero ‘16
1. Notebooks: This Spring try something with a pop of color. If you’re looking for something fun and different check out Bando’s array of inspirational and floral notebooks. If you prefer something sleek and simple, check out Urban Outfitter’s marble journal.
New Year, New Semester, New Goals
By: Emily Young MA ‘16
Spirits are high! It’s the first week of school, we are reunited with all of our friends, and procrastination is a thing of the past. I mean it’s a new semester right? Anything is possible!
6 Things to Hug Now That You’re Back at USC
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
I’m not the most emotional person but, man, do I enjoy a good hug. I have missed USC dearly and I’m so excited that second semester has started. What have I missed the most? Here’s a complete list. Now, some of these things are inanimate object so they might not be the comfiest to hug. But try anyways.
For Grads: Using the Career Center for Landing Full-Time Jobs
By: Lauren Brose ‘15
Finding a job nowadays is a full-time job within itself and just because we have USC on our resumes doesn’t mean getting hired is as simple as filling out a job application. As much as I’d love to say all major companies handpick graduates from USC, that simply isn’t true. USC is a great university to learn, grow and emerge into the working world from for a number of reasons; however, getting a high-paying job handed to you as you receive your diploma at graduation is not one of them. There is good reasoning behind why some grads are receiving offers of employment.
Checklist for Second Semester
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Need a checklist for second semester? Have Kelly help you figure it out for the new semester! Fight on!
8 Things to Do Before You Go Back to School
By: Kelly Kinas ‘16
Unfortunately, our winter break is almost coming to an end. With all of our holidays over and the new year beginning, going back to USC is inevitable and a fun challenge awaiting us. But, alas, it is bittersweet. Winter Break is a great way to destress after the fall semester and I have created a list for y’all to make sure your winter break ends with a bang.