By: Talia Walters ‘20

I’m the kind of person who can spend all 16 of my waking hours lying in bed and scrolling through news articles of the impending doom du jour. In fact, you can refer back to my previous social media detox post for proof – the whole thing with Iran almost drove me mad. This whole coronavirus thing is also driving me mad. But that kind of worrying and anxiety isn’t good for anyone especially not when you’re trapped in your house, so I’ve spent some of my quarantine time curating just a list of things to do and talk about that aren’t the coronavirus.

By: Ann Nguyen ‘22

Quarantining has left us with a little extra time on our hands. If, like me, you are looking for new reads to add to your list, I have the perfect book for you: Third Culture Teen: In Between Cultures, In Between Life Stages — written by USC student, Jiwon Lee.

By: Ngai Yeung ‘23

We are in the midst of an unprecedented challenge, united against a common invisible enemy. At this time, many of us may feel the urge to do something to help out, but social distancing rules prevent us from coming into contact with others and even just leaving our house. And while donating is another way to contribute, many are not in a position to do so due to the global financial situation now. Fortunately, modern technology allows us to make good use of our skills and do good from home no matter where we are in the world, whether it’s in the form of translating, playing games or counseling via text.

By: Claire Wong ‘23

Being admitted into my *dream school* was unbelievable and I was ecstatic to be living in Los Angeles at the best Film School in the country. Unfortunately COVID-19 ended it surprisingly early, but my freshman year met so many different expectations and helped me grow as an individual in ways I never anticipated. Here are just a few of the main takeaways I learned from my freshman year at USC!

By: Sophia Pei ‘22

Science Outreach (SCout) is a USC club that brings fun science experiments to 2nd and 3rd-grade classes. The goal is to get the junior scientists excited about science before their science curriculum officially begins in 4th grade. Teaching the kids through experiments, SCout aims to share our passion for science and inspire life-long learners in junior scientists. Keep reading to find out more about Science Outreach!

By: Sophia Pei ‘22

The new guidelines ramping up nationwide have shut down restaurants, public spaces, and gatherings of any kind. Just because you need to keep 6 ft of physical space between you and the person next to you, doesn’t mean you need to grow apart from your friends. Keep reading for some fun ways to still “hang out” with your pals!

By: Vivika Kapoor ‘23

Do you have an on-campus job or work-study position that has been affected by USC’s response to the coronavirus? Are you forced to stay at home social distancing after losing regular income? With COVID-19 interrupting our everyday lives, many students and other part-time workers are being forced out of work with temporary restaurant and store closings. But just because you can’t leave your house doesn’t mean you can’t be rolling in cash. Check out these ways to start earning money right at home.

By: Karla Leung ‘22

With the move to online classes for a while, you’re probably spending a lot more time on your laptop — those classes that don’t allow laptops can’t say anything now! Of course there are hundreds of productivity tools out there, but these are a few that I use, or that I think would be useful to you all, to keep up and make online classes a bit easier.

By: Sumaya Hussaini ‘22

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, USC announced that in-person classes are cancelled for the remainder of the semester and students are prohibited from returning to campus after spring break. The academic semester will be completed online in attempt to preserve public safety and prevent the further spread of COVID-19. While the shutting down of several campus facilities was a necessary precaution, USC workers will face serious economic consequences from this decision.

By: Ngai Yeung ‘23

Maybe you heard about it at USC Explore or at orientation, or maybe you know people in it. But what exactly is this mysterious, niche alternative to taking GEs, and why should all newly admitted students sign up for it right away?

By: Claire Wong ‘23

During this nationwide pandemic, we are encouraged to stay home and practice social distancing. It is something that is very isolating and separates us from the ones we love. Here are a few ways in how you can stay connected with your friends and loved ones during this time and continue growing in all relationships.

By: Jordan Bucknor ‘22

Spending your spring break indoors instead of on the beaches of Mexico? Cancelled that trip to Europe? No worries! There are tons of fun things you can do right from the comfort of your home. Don’t believe me? Keep reading for ten ways to keep yourself busy over spring break!