Cecilia Betancourt

Academics Student Blog

October 12, 2025

AI: An Engineering Student’s Friend or Foe?

As generative AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily life, learning how to use it effectively has become essential. I didn’t truly become aware of AI until my freshman year of…

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Academics Life at USC Student Blog

September 13, 2025

Reflecting on My High School Self

Photo: Alumni Park at Night! Now officially over the halfway point in my time at USC as an upperclassman, I can’t help but reflect on my high school self. While…

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Life at USC Off Campus Student Blog

August 4, 2025

How Gaming Supplements My Degree

Hello once again all! As we approach a return to campus, I’ve begun the typical process of planning how my weeks this fall are going to look. Looking at the…

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College Breaks Life at USC Off Campus Student Blog

May 1, 2025

A Summer Reset: Cecilia’s Summer

As the academic year winds down, it’s time to start thinking about summer! For me, summer has been on my radar since last October, when I first dove into the…

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Campus Involvement Community & Culture Industrial and Systems Life at USC Student Blog Why USC

March 29, 2025

Finding Strength in Systems: Julian’s ISE Experience at USC

In a previous blog post (which you can check out here), I had the opportunity to spotlight a student majoring in Astronautical Engineering and share her experiences navigating a unique…

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Life at USC On Campus Student Blog Why USC

March 1, 2025

Why USC is STILL the Right Pick for Me

Photo: An exhibit I visited at The Broad in DTLA! A little less than a year ago, I wrote about why choosing USC was a no-brainer for me. Now, with…

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Academics Astronautical Campus Involvement Student Blog

February 1, 2025

A Different Perspective: ASTE Student Spotlight

Image Credit: USC RPL As an Electrical and Computer Engineering major, my blog posts have primarily reflected my perspective within ECE. Therefore, to change it up a bit, I interviewed…

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Academics Life at USC On Campus Student Blog

December 9, 2024

Freshman Year: A Reflection

Image: My POV from my favorite spot to lay on campus -- look at how gorgeous it is with the blue sky! As I wrap up my first semester as…

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Campus Involvement Life at USC Student Blog

December 2, 2024

Tips from My Professional Journey at USC

My professional experience at USC has truly been a journey. From attending my first career fair to learning how to network effectively, I’ve continued to refine my professional image while…

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Community & Culture Life at USC Student Blog Viterbi Resources

November 17, 2024

Finding My Family at USC

My first interaction with USC after being accepted was an invitation to participate in the Viterbi Summer Institute (VSI). The program, held over a month during the summer before freshman…

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Life at USC Student Blog Viterbi Resources

October 30, 2024

The Unexpected Benefits of Being an Engineering Student at Viterbi

Coming to USC, I knew I’d have access to some great perks—similar to how an apartment might include special amenities, USC offers each major access to unique resources, spaces, and…

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Student Blog Viterbi Class

October 21, 2024

Enjoying Embedded Systems

As a sophomore, I’ve only experienced about a third of the total classes I’ll take at USC as an Electrical and Computer Engineering major. Yet, I’m almost certain I’ve already…

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