By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Drinking. It’s a thing. That may surprise some of you but it is. There are some discreet places around USC’s campus where alcohol is consumed. Craziness. Okay, I feel like this is getting a little too sarcastic so I’m just gonna stop that whole thing now. Alcohol is consumed around USC, whether it’s at a Greek party, a fundrager, or at Study Hall or at the 901. You don’t have to drink at USC but a portion of the population does, even those who are underage. I’m not telling those who are under 21 to go drink alcohol right now because that’s illegal. We all know that. But if you’re going to drink , if you’re over or under 21, there are some things you need to know. Hence this blog.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

In case you have not noticed, NHL hockey is officially back. It’s totally fine if you didn’t know, with NFL and MLB games still happening, hockey can sometime get put to the side. BUT NO LONGER. Because I am here to bring you all the information about the only collegiate women’s ice hockey program in California, the Women’s Ice Hockey at USC. They’re cool (like ice), they’re badass, and they deserve more love from the USC student body. Enter me and Trojans 360. Let’s adventure into the world of Women’s Ice Hockey here at USC!

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

So there you are. Watching the same show on Netflix for the twenty-third time. You want to do something but you don’t really know what so you just watch Netflix because you think there’s nothing else for you to do. Well, you’re just so lucky you ran into this blog post as you were scrolling through your Facebook feed because I am here to help. USC has some many opportunities to take advantage of but the real problem is trying to find out what they are and finding them, which is why you have us! A great way to fill up your free time, get involved on campus, help the community around USC, and get leadership experience is through clubs and on-campus organizations. I know. It sounds too good to be true but it isn’t!! Here are some tips for finding what club you belong with here at USC.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Recently, a student asked your hardworking friends at Trojans 360 to create a guide to USC’s libraries and I have volunteered my services for the task. As it turns out, there a lot more libraries available to met than I ever realized. If you want more information about the hours of these libraries or the services available, the USC library website has a whole lot of info.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Moving in with someone is a big step in any relationship, so not matter how well you know your soon-to-be roommate, it’s perfectly natural to be a little nervous. Whether you met through mutual friends, knew each other in high school, found common ground in your generic posts in the USC Class of 2020 facebook group, or both opted for the “random roommate” in an admirable leap of faith, there’s no way you know what it will be like to live with them until you actually do.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Ever feel like you need more musical theatre in your life? Good, so it’s not just me! Obviously because USC is amazing at everything, we have an extremely strong theatre and music program put on here by the university. But what about the superbly talented students who want to create the production from the ground up? HAVE NO FEAR. THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU (or a place for you to watch really talented people sing and act while you secretly eat a power bar).

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Sometimes, there are amazing organizations out there where the participants spend so much time trying to make the world a better place for people. WYSE is one of the many organizations on USC’s campus that really bring together the surrounding community of women with the female students of USC. Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (or WYSE) empowers young women by providing the resources and support necessary to make positive life choices and create community change.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

I entered USC as an Undecided Major and I hope to exit triumphantly next spring with 2 majors and 2 minors, pending how some of my abroad credits transfer in. Though I do not work in the Admissions Office, I do in fact, know almost all of the majors USC offers simply because I’ve considered declaring most of them.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Spring Break is a well-deserved break after midterms for relaxation and recuperation, but like all good things, it must come to an end. And though finals are still far enough in the distance, the day-to-day tasks that were fine before Spring Break can often become unbearable after 10 days on a beach or in a tent or pretty much anywhere more scenic than Leavey.

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

There’s a lot of different reasons to study abroad but one of the most common, and important, is to learn about a culture different than your own. I’ve learned first hand how challenging this can be- to embrace the unfamiliar, to accept my own cluelessness, to depend on strangers, to laugh at my mistakes, and keep on putting myself out there be it conjugating verbs or trying to use slang words correctly.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Ever wondered what a professor was like outside of the classroom? Ever wondered if they’re actual people? Do you also like being active? Have you ever wished you and a cool professor could hike a trail together and talk about your hopes and dreams and hopefully get to know them better?

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Nearly one-third of students entering two- or four-year college in the U.S. are first-generation students. Who are first-generation students? Those whose parents do not have four-year college degrees are considered first-generation. If you fit this description, you may have felt, as many do, at a disadvantage compared to your continuing-generation peers while adjusting to college life.