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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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Get Involved in the Improv Scene at USC!
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
Whether you enjoy watching improv, improvising yourself, or want to learn more about both, USC has something to offer you! There are multiple improv groups on campus, as well as several classes you can take to advance your improvisation skills.
Reviewing the Premed Courses (Part 2)
By: Nathan Kim ‘24
This is the second of a three-part series I’m doing to review the premed courses I’ve taken at USC…In this post, I will be going over the organic chemistry series, biochemistry, and statistics.
My Experience in Quarantine
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
For more than two years, COVID has been a part of our lives. I had never gotten COVID, but that quickly changed this month when I received a call that I had been in close contact with someone who had it. The very next day, I tested positive for COVID-19. This is my experience with scheduling, preparing for, and being in quarantine here at USC!
Things To Do in LA Without a Car
By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
Thanks to USC”s Los Angeles location there are always so many fun things to do and places to visit so I decided to make a small list of them here. Even if you don’t own a car, don’t worry! All of these spots are accessible by walking or taking the metro. So if you ever find yourself wanting to travel around LA on a weekend here are some places you should visit.
USC Honors Nisei Students
By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25
USC dedicates Tribute Rock Garden and posthumously awards degrees to Japanese American students who were forced into internment camps.
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.
A Look Inside Throwing a Concert for MUIN 425
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
“You and your group will have to throw a concert as your final exam,” Professor Mike Garcia announced on the first day of MUIN 425. The Live Music Production and Promotion class is either famous or infamous depending on who you ask in the Music Industry program.
What I Learned Applying for Summer Internships (Pt.2)
By: Sydney Henry ‘24
In the first part I covered the first step when it comes to applying for internships and the importance of a resume and cover letter. Now let’s get into what to do once you get those first two steps out of the way. Now comes research and actively applying.
What I Learned Applying for Summer Internships (Pt.1)
By: Sydney Henry ‘24
The semester is winding down fast and summer is approaching very quickly. Some people are deciding to go on vacation, some people are getting a summer job, and some just want to do nothing this summer. A lot of people, including myself, are applying for internship and don’t know where to start when it comes to applying for them. So here is what I have learned while applying for internships.
Battle of the Notes Apps
By: Aedan Henry ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
As a college student, it is important to stay organized — and perhaps the most popular tool to help with that is a humble notes app. But with so many popular options, which should you use?
Five Ways to Bring in Spring at USC
By: Tamanna Sood ‘24
Spring is officially here! The grass is green! The air is clean (well I guess as clean as LA air can be)! The flowers are in full bloom! Spring is my favorite season of the year. There is something about spring that just makes me feel so productive and powerful! This got me thinking about the ways I could celebrate the season and bring Spring in! So here are 5 ways to bring in Spring at your dorm!
Being Muslim at USC: Experiences and Advice
By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25
As a practicing Muslim, I faced many unique challenges during my first semester. With some preparation however, you're transition to life at USC as a Muslim student can be much less tumultuous than mine.