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Navigating Your First Year as a USC Trojan
by Lanie Brice
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Navigating Your First Year as a Spring Admit
by Lanie Brice
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How to Balance Your Social Life During Finals
by Donal Buckley
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Study Tips and Habits to Get Through Finals Season
by Lauren Liang
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7 Study Tips to Get You Through Midterm Season
By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
Studying can be a daunting task, especially during midterm and final season when you have multiple tests in a week. Just the thought of it can lead us to procrastinate until we are pulling an all-nighter before a test and regretting all our decisions. Though it doesn’t have to be so draining. In this post I list some tips to help you get the most out of a study session just in time for midterm season.
Starting My Budgeting Journey: The 50/25/25 Method
By: Sydney Henry ‘24
College is expensive! And if you’re anything like me, you constantly find yourself broke because of it. I’ve decided to get serious about controlling my spending habits, so here is all that I have learned so far in my (very very) beginning stages of budgeting.
Do Yourself a Favor and Go to a USC Men’s Basketball Game
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
If you’re a USC student and have yet to attend a Men’s Basketball game, this is your time to GO! Read to to discover why Basketball is the best sport to watch on campus. :)
Overview of Marshall Organizations
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
Whether you are a Marshall student interested in getting involved in the consulting scene or you are a non-Marshall major passionate about pro-bono or marketing work, you may be interested in learning about all the organizations that Marshall has to offer. To make your research process just a little easier, I have compiled a list of Marshall organizations that my friends and I are most familiar with. Let this be a starting point for your research – and for the handful of organizations that possess a small acceptance rate, good luck with the recruitment process!
Come With Me to LNSC!
By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
Did you know that Late Night SC’ (LNSC) hosts a series of free events that are held every month and are open to all USC students? Some past events this semester have included Paint Night, Self Care Night, and a Gardening Tea-Party event. Honestly, I don’t take advantage of these free events enough, but this semester I decided to change that and went to a few LNSC events to see what they were like. If you want to learn more about my experience attending these events then keep reading!
6 Things to Do Before Career Fair
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
Want to land an internship? This year’s Spring Career Fair is on February 24th, now in person! Employers from all industries participate to recruit for full-time, part-time, and paid internship opportunities. Take a look at this checklist to make sure you get the most out of the day!
It’s Midterms Season: Study Tips To Get You Through With As Little Pain As Possible
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
How is it nearly midterms season? Since I took my first major midterm test yesterday, I figured it was time to share the tips and tricks I’ve gathered that have helped me through high school and college. From organization plans to study methods to essay writing tips, there should be something to aid your midterm journey in whatever form it might take.
Top Tips for the Rose Bowl Flea Market
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
This past weekend, after months of looking forward to it, I finally visited the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena. It was at the top of my LA bucket list, and I was so excited. Finally going made me realize that even with quite a bit of research, there were still so many things I wish I knew before I decided to go to the market, so I compiled my top tips to hopefully answer any questions you might have about going!
Reviewing USC’s Premed Courses (Part 1)
By: Nathan Kim ‘24
As a student on the premed track, I’ve always tried to read older students’ thoughts and opinions on various classes. However, I have yet to come across a post online that explains each premed prerequisite in detail.
Instagrammable Brunch Spots Around LA
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
Whether you’re celebrating a friend’s birthday, exploring the food scene around LA, or craving something other than dining hall food, here is a list of brunch spots around the USC area that you can add to your must-try list!
A Conversation with Southern California Healthcare Outreach Founder Nikhilesh Kumar
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
Yesterday, I had the chance to sit down over Zoom with Nikhilesh Kumar, the founder of Southern California Healthcare Outreach. This USC organization was created in 2019 with an mission to educate the people of Los Angeles and beyond about healthcare and health insurance from how they can enroll in lower cost options and take advantage of policies to how they become more active in the policy choices around the issues. The club is currently open to applications for the spring term until Saturday February 12th. Here’s my conversation with Nikhilesh on his experience founding this organization, what club members can expect when they join, and the initiatives that he’s most proud of.
How to add Active Recall to your Study Routine
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
We’ve all been there––rereading your textbook for the third time at 1 AM, hoping that the test won’t be that hard. Like many students, I studied by highlighting notes and rewatching zoom lectures. While this may work for some, there are other ways to absorb learning material. In honor of midterms week, I tried out a new method of studying called active recall that’s supposed to increase memory retention and decrease hours spent at Leavey.