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A Fall Playlist for Your Campus Walks
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
While the leaves don’t change in LA, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy it finally being fall! One of the best is by having an awesome playlist to listen to for your walks around campus. I’ve put together a quick, 8 song playlist to put you in a good mood on your way to class.
Making the Most of It
By: Dara Udobong ‘23
I started my USC journey back in Fall 2019. I had almost no idea what to expect: I’d only been to LA once before, barely knew if I was even ready to do this whole school thing again (after the most restful gap-year experience ever), and knew almost no one that was starting at USC in my grade. People from my high school rarely (if ever) came all the way out to the West Coast simply because it’s too far away from home, so I already felt like a fish out of water from the jump.
Why Trojans Should Consider Going to Therapy
By: Una Stanisavljevic ‘22
As midterms are fast approaching, having someone to talk to regarding academic stress or personal issues can be a resourceful tool. Understanding that it can be daunting for many to confess their inner dilemmas, it can be helpful in alleviating some external pressures.
6 Places to Dine Outdoors Within Fryft Distance
By: Ngai Yeung ‘23
It’s safer to stay outdoors in the middle of a pandemic, especially during meals when everyone’s masks are off. Of course, students could always just eat at the Village, but that gets boring real quick. So here are a few places around campus — and within USC’s free Lyft boundaries — where you can eat outdoors with your friends.
My Top 5 Career Fair Learnings
By: Antonia Le ‘22
As a senior, I’m currently in full job-search mode. When I’m not doing school work, working on my internship, or writing articles for Trojans360, I’m hunting for employment. I would love a full-time job, but honestly, I’m willing to settle for yet another internship as long as I know I can support myself for a little while after I graduate. As a result, I was one of many students who attended the USC Virtual Career Fair this past Wednesday and Thursday (September 22-23). I had never been to a USC Career Fair before (virtual or in-person), so I didn’t know when to expect.
Virtual career fairs can be confusing when you’re first starting, so here are the top 5 things I’ve learned at the USC Career Fair.
How to Maintain a Social Life While Staying Safe and Not Catching COVID
By: Sydney Fiorentino ‘24
School is back in person and many of us want to go out and party. We’ve been in quarantine for a year where we had no in-person social gatherings and all we wanted to do was spend time with friends. Now that everything is opened again, everyone wants to just have fun! But, there’s a catch to going out…not catching COVID or the delta variant.
My Moving Journey: What I Learned (Part 2)
By: Sydney Henry ‘24
Welcome back! This is Part 2 of My Moving Journey, so make sure to go and check out Part 1 first before reading this one. Part 2 is going to be all about the actual plane ride and touching down in LA! The best part!
My Moving Journey: What I Learned (Part 1)
By: Sydney Henry ‘24
Welcome back everyone! It’s a new semester, everyone is back on campus, and everyone is still not over the end of summer break. My last post of the spring semester talked about me getting ready to move cross country from New York to California to attend USC, and let’s just say I both did and didn’t follow my own advice. Yikes! But, as I said in that last post, this is a learning experience for all of us, and I definitely learned a lot. A lot that I can share with you all.
USC Green Week - Living a Sustainable Life
By: Hannah Skinner ‘23
Monday, September 20th will be the start of USC Green Week: a week of sustainability-focused projects and events to engage in. Students can take this time not only to participate in the events and sign the USC Sustainability Pledge, but think about the ways we are mindful of our planet. Read on for some sustainability tips and helpful actions you can do too!
Where to Use Your Meal Plan Swipe
By: Hannah Skinner ‘23
2021 has brought many new changes to campus, one of these being the meal plan swipes! On top of the three residential dining halls, there are now other on-campus options for those with a meal plan - like some restaurants at TCC. So if you are looking to dine somewhere that is not a dining hall without spending coveted dining dollars, take a look at this list so find some of my favorite options!
The Importance of Sleep for College Students
By: Una Stanisavljevic ‘22
For many college students, receiving the preferred number of hours of sleep can be difficult. From grueling through all-nighters to attending parties, filling in the gap by recharging your body is a crucial component of self-care. While it might seem like an appealing idea in the beginning, choosing to swap sleep for coffee will not last in the long run.
How I Started My Own Podcast
By: Antonia Le ‘22
I’ve had a lot of time to kill over the past few Zoom semesters, so I started listening to a lot of podcasts. Podcasts are perfect for long walks around campus, running errands at Target, and my all-too-dreaded weekly chores.
As an avid podcast listener, I started thinking: “Why can’t I start my own thing?”. I’d like to say that I had a noble reason for starting a podcast. Truthfully, though, I just wanted to see if I could do it…and I did. With only four episodes out, I wouldn’t consider myself an expert, but I hope talking about my own experiences can show people that you don’t have to create something groundbreaking to have a lot of fun and learn a lot!