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Getting Ahead of the Game: Study Tips To Make Sure You’re Prepared For Finals
By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)
If you’re like me, chance are you’re already thinking about this upcoming finals season. I mean, we only have a month left. I might as well spend that month trying to make finals week as painless as humanly possible. Here’s how I plan on doing that.
How I Got Involved in Research During My Freshman Year (And Maybe Why You Shouldn’t)
By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25
Research can be a vital asset to an undergraduate’s time at USC. While it is possible to get involved in research as early as your first semester, this decision may come with quite a bit of risk.
Join the Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe!
by: Catherine Chen ‘24
Have you ever wanted to learn to play a new instrument? Or, perhaps, be a part of the Greatest Marching Band in the History of the Universe? There are so many benefits, ranging from social to monetary, and you don’t even need to know how to read sheet music to join!
Top 10 Places to Study Around Campus
By: Sydney Fiorentino ‘24
As midterm and final bear around the corner, it’s time to study and get assignments done! If you are tired of studying at home and want to get on campus, here are my top 10 places to work!
TAKE ELECTIVE CLASSES: Here are some I highly recommend!
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Have extra space in your schedule? Wondering what fun classes USC has to offer? This is the article for you! This is a guide to the extracurricular courses that were my favorite over the years.
How To Deal With An Unideal Housing Situation 101
By: Esther Cho ‘23
There’s nothing worse than coming home and feeling like your space isn’t really your own. Nothing quite like the air of an awkward silence as you try to study for your econ midterm in the same room as (what you feel like is a) complete stranger.