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Is living at The Lorenzo worth it?
By: Nancy Aguilar-Sanchez ‘22
I’ve lived at The Lorenzo for two years now and can say with certainty that everyone’s experience and the value they get out of it is different. Most freshmen and sophomores live on campus because housing is guaranteed but once you reach junior year, it’s a lot less likely that you’ll get on-campus housing; lots of students find themselves living at The Lorenzo.
5 Pre-Health Clubs to Join on Campus!
By: Sanaa Alam ‘25
Are you interested in joining clubs to meet like-minded pre-medical friends while helping the community? Look no further! Here’s a list of clubs I have joined that allow you to serve the community through science and can help you meet friends who you might see in your pre-health classes:
What does Self-Care mean to you?
By: Sydney Fiorentino ‘24
I can’t stress enough that self care can be anything—as long as you're working towards improving your mental or physical health in big or small ways, you can quantify it as self care.
How to Get Around Campus… Safely!
By: Kristen Adams ‘25
While using wheels to navigate campus can be a fun and fast mode of transportation, it is important to keep safety precautions in mind to avoid injuries and embarrassment on busy intersections. Just last week, I had a friend wipe out on her skateboard outside the Village in front of her crush, an event she has yet to emotionally recover from.
Five Easy Dinner Recipes for a Busy College Student
By: Nancy Aguilar Sanchez ‘22
I find that when I’m caught up in my responsibilities, I often neglect my body by eating ramen or frozen foods. Here are some of my favorite stress free recipes perfect for the busy school year, from vodka sauce pasta and broccoli to butter chicken and rice.
Your Complete Guide to Course Registration At USC: How To Build a Schedule You Won’t Hate
By: Lanie Brice ‘24
As someone obsessed with planning and spreadsheets, I’ve worked out a formula over my last year at USC for tackling registration season, so here’s my best advice for navigating your advising meetings, choosing your courses, and being prepared for when you have to log into WebReg to secure your dream schedule.
I Changed My Major and Here’s Why: Chemistry to Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
By: Sanaa Alam ’25
Despite loving numbers, when I stepped into my CHEM 115a class freshman year, I realized that college chemistry is not the same as it was in high school.
It's PSL Season! Ranking Starbucks' Fall Limited Menu Items
By: Hannah Skinner’23
The time of Pumpkin Spice is upon us—this fall season, I took it upon myself to try the Starbucks’ limited edition fall-inspired menu. [This] is my ranking of the Starbucks fall menu items from the ones you can skip to the ones absolutely can’t miss!
Lincoln Riley Era Bringing the Heat: Game Day Safety Tips
By: Kristen Adam ’25
With our game day season underway and lots more victories to come (thanks you Lincoln Riley!), remember these tips before going out to tailgates and football games to stay safe and have the best time out with your friends!
Want to Help Make a Movie? — Work on an SCA Student Set!
By: Nancy Aguilar Sanchez ’22
Once you tap into the community and get to know more people at SCA, the inquiries will never stop. Regardless of your major or experience on a set, you’re needed!
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.