I hope everyone had a nice summer break! Just like the first day of classes is getting closer, so is the Trojan Welcome Experience! In the week before classes officially start, there’s new events every day to introduce you to the school, allow you to meet fellow Trojans, and celebrate the start of a new semester.

By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)

Taking 20 credits can be a lot and it can be especially overwhelming if you have a work study on top of all of it. Though with some organizational skills and setting limits for yourself, having a work study while taking 20 credits can be surprisingly manageable. I’ve shared some of my tips on how I’ve made it work this semester while taking 20 credits and having a work study job as part of the USC Student Life team in Student Affairs.

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.

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.

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!