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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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Study Abroad Fair Fall 2022: An Overview
By: Hannah Skinner ‘23
Thursday, September 8 was the Study Abroad Fair, and Trojans360 is bringing you a summary of events if you missed it!
Reviewing the Premed Courses (Part 3)
By: Nathan Kim ‘24
This is the third installment of a 3-part series I’m doing to review the premed courses I’ve taken at USC.
Ways to set up your own website (and what to include, plus why you need one!)
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
So first off, why should you put together your own website? Besides it being a really cool thing to have and a lot of fun to set up (plus gives you bragging rights), here are a few “professional” reasons . . .
My Experience as SCIA’s Director of Marketing
By: Tamanna Sood ‘24
One of my favorite orgs that I chose to be a part of this year was USC’S SCIA (Southern California Indo-Americans). I applied to be on E-board as on a whim at the beginning of the semester because I wanted to join a club that would connect me to my culture.
The Refresh Cycle: Resiliency through the Semester
By: Miguel Bugayong ‘25
STUDY. GET A GRADE BACK. ASSESS YOURSELF. CHANGE SOMETHING AND HOPE TO IMPROVE.
This is the cycle that I, as well as many other students, continue to go through, I call it the “Refresh Cycle.”
A Guide to the General Education (GE) Program at USC
By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25
Although registering for classes during your first semester is quite a low-risk task, an important part of selecting classes is understanding the General Education (GE) Program.
How To Fill All Your Empty Notebooks
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
If you’re anything like me, you’ll never own enough stationary. You follow Notebook Therapy on Instagram, or you can’t walk past a gift store without discovering a notebook you have to have. I mean, you can never have too many notebooks, right?
My Review of the Freshman Science Honors Program
By: Sanaa Alam ‘25
Wondering what it’s like to be a part of the Freshman Science Honors Program at USC? After being a FSH student this past year, I reflect upon my experiences in the program.
Everything You Need to Know About USC’s Gyms
By: Aedan Henry ‘24 and Raeden Tapia-Stevens ‘24 (Guest Bloggers)
USC has two fully-equipped, state-of-the-art fitness centers that are completely free for all students. But they can be intimidating for students new to working out. Here’s everything you need to know to get started at USC’s gyms.
5 Podcasts To Brighten Your Morning
By: Cherise Clough ‘24
Even though the semester is winding down, the stress is not. Sometimes I dread the mornings because it means another long day where the cycle repeats. But I've been listening to these podcasts, and I find that they are a quick and easy way to improve your day. They make me feel like everything will be okay. So without further ado, here are my top five podcasts to listen to in the morning on Spotify.
Breakdown of a Day on a Film Production Set and Tips on How to Navigate It
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a film set? Here’s a little run down from my experiences! :)
No Internship? No Problem: What To Do if You Don’t Have An Internship This Summer
By: Sydney Fiorentino ’24
As summer is approaching, people might be asking you, “What are your plans for this summer?” A lot of people might say they have an internship lined up, however, if you don’t have one, don’t stress!