By: Danielle Collins ‘20

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” We’ve all heard this since we were probably 5 years old. And yet, college students still run out the door in the morning on an empty stomach. It’s easy to forget about breakfast when you’re in a rush to get to class. But breakfast is not only important, it’s also the best type of food (in my opinion). So, here are some quick, easy, and healthy breakfast choices from Trader Joe’s to help you start your day off right!

By: Jamie Wu ‘18

College is a crazy 4 years full of new experiences, new friends and new memories. However, it’s definitely not a smooth ride. It’s a roller coaster filled with ups and downs, nights of laughter and nights of crying. Among the important decisions that can make or break your college experience is deciding what you should major in. And although another one of our bloggers Jonathon talks about it in his video, another big decision is deciding whether you should change your major. I’m going to pose 4 questions for you and hopefully that’ll guide you along the way.

By: Jamie Wu ‘18

“USC is my dream school and I’ve wanted to go there ever since I was 5.” I’ve heard this from lots of perspective students and sadly, some of those students don’t get into USC. So what do you do when you’ve put in so much effort in your college applications but it didn’t turn out the way you want? How can you reconcile the fact that you’ve spent countless hours on your common app with the fact that you’ve been rejected from your dream school? I know it’s hard but it’s not the end of the world and I hope these 5 reminders will give you some solace.

By: Amy Wang ‘21

USC students have had the benefits of studying so close to numerous history, science, and art museums. What many students do not realize is that we have our own special museum located right in Doheny Memorial Library. Within USC libraries, students can find Special Collections, which is an archive of primary sources consisting of historical documents, books, newspaper clippings, and many more different types of materials. What also distinguishes Special Collections from normal museums is that students are allowed to touch and view the any and all of the resources they request.

By: Lilly Kate Diaz ‘20

As we are coming to a close on Womxn’s History Month, I figured it would only make sense for me, a womxn, to write about why this month is important (and why womxn are great).

By: Natalia Wurst ‘21

If you’re anything like me and spent the summer before freshman year researching every possible way to mooch off our school, you probably don’t need this list. But for the rest of you sane people, who still want alternative (FREE) ways to spend your weekend besides watching Netflix, here is where to find them:

By: Maddie Walsh ‘20

If you’re balling on that #BrokeCollegeStudent budget, then activities like seeing a movie at LA Live or spending the day at Six Flags can be very cost prohibitive. Fortunately, USC gets it, and the university has created a magical place where you can go and get discounts just for being a Trojan! This wonderland is called the USC Ticket Office. Tucked away in the Student Union building (1st Floor, by the pharmacy), the USC Ticket Office is the place to go if you’re looking to save a few bucks on movie tickets, amusement park passes, and gift card packages. Keep reading to learn about the top 5 discounts available!

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

Maybe it’s because I’m about to become one, but I can think of no better time than the present to pass on the various ways a current (or prospective) USC student can connect with alumni to inform their own career journeys! Alumni connections aren’t just professional - they can be social, personal, based on membership in a certain community or local to your hometown! Here’s where you can find USC Alumni:

By: Danielle Collins ‘20

Where can you go to get a delicious, healthy, vegan, all-you-can-eat meal for just $10? The Good Karma Cafe! It’s right on campus, great food, and a great deal. Read on to find out more and hear from the head chef!

By: Natalia Wurst ‘21

It’s the time of the year when a lot a small talk conversations will somehow end up incorporating, “So, any spring break plans?” At that point, you probably already realized that a train ticket back to your hometown is the most money/energy/effort you can afford to spend. But then the doubts start to settle–does that make me a friendless lame-o who will look back on their college years and start uncontrollably sighing with regret? Is everyone hanging out without me? Fear not, because the answer is a 95% confident no to all of the above. Instead of making up a fake trip to the Bahamas with your fifty best friends, here’s why/how you should embrace going home for break:

By: Alexis M Peters ‘20

So, home is too far away to justify buying a plane ticket back for only a week (or you just really don’t want to spend your break hanging out with your little brother), or your friends are all going on fun trips out of town that for whatever reason didn’t work out for you. You’re spending spring break in LA, and you have no idea what to do with your time that doesn’t include banging your head against the wall from absolute boredom. Trust me, I get it. But there are loads of fun things you can do if you’re staying in town during spring break. As USC students, we’re a little desensitized to the glamour and glory of Los Angeles. City of Angels? Yeah, yeah. Been there, studied there. But remember, LA is actually a spring break destination for other students across the country. So, if you’re thinking there’s nothing to do: think again…

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

USC Helenes is a sisterhood of passionate and compassionate women who are driven to make a change. We aim to set an example of kindness, positivity, and poise, on and off the university campus, by serving our school and various non-profit organizations in Los Angeles.