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Academics College Applications Computer Science Student Blog Why USC

January 15, 2025

CECS: The Perfect Blend of Virtual and Tangible

Like many other students at USC, I dipped my toes into the world of engineering in high school, when I took a few different types of Computer Science classes. One…

Satwika Vemuri

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Academics Civil and Environmental Student Blog

January 15, 2025

You are a Civil Engineer… What Does that Even Mean?

When people ask me what I mean when I say I am going to school to be a civil engineer, I respond in one of two ways. The first way…

Alexandra Geschwill

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Civil and Environmental Design Teams

December 18, 2024

Design Experience in ARCH 405A: Affordable Housing for L.A.

This semester in my Building Science course, ARCH 405A, I had the opportunity to work on a project that focused on creating local affordable housing in Los Angeles. As part…

Salma Mohamed

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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…

Cecilia Betancourt

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Aerospace and Mechanical Student Blog Viterbi Organizations Women In Engineering

November 25, 2024

A Community of Empowerment: Women in Engineering

Engineering is often regarded as a realm of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving, shaping the very foundation of our modern world. Yet, for many young women stepping into this field, it’s…

Karissa Ginoza

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Academics Aerospace and Mechanical Campus Involvement Student Blog Viterbi Organizations Why USC

November 4, 2024

Finding Your Fit

Without a doubt, college can be a daunting experience. From wherever you call home, moving to USC and finding your purpose and space within an undergraduate pool of over 20,000…

Karissa Ginoza

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Biomedical Student Blog Viterbi Class

October 27, 2024

Pipettes to Screenwriting

Two of my favorite classes have been BISC 220: General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology and CTPR 288: Originating and Developing Ideas for FilmBISC 220 A class that is a…

Ishaani Pradeep

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Academics Civil and Environmental

October 19, 2024

The Light House

My favorite project so far has been from my ARCH 305 Building Science class, where I had the freedom to choose both the space and the location. For this project,…

Salma Mohamed

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Academics Computer Science Student Blog Viterbi Class

October 16, 2024

EE 250: Hodgepodge-turned-favorite class

I feel like every time I do a takeover, someone inevitably asks me what my favorite class I’ve taken at USC has been. I used to really struggle with this…

Anna Hsu

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Aerospace and Mechanical Student Blog Undergraduate Research Women In Engineering

October 8, 2024

Navigating the Daunting Field of Research at USC

Research can be a very daunting endeavor, especially for students with no prior experience or specific knowledge related to complicated labs. However, here at Viterbi School of Engineering, the transition…

Karissa Ginoza

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Campus Involvement Electrical Viterbi Class Viterbi Organizations Viterbi Resources

October 7, 2024

Building Connections and Skills Beyond the Classroom

As someone who isn't on financial aid, I’m incredibly grateful for the non-work-study opportunities USC offers for on-campus jobs — some don’t even feel like jobs! For example, I’m a…

Hansini Ramachandran

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Academics Black Engineers Campus Involvement Student Blog Viterbi Organizations

October 7, 2024

3 Tips to Secure Fully Funded Professional Development Opportunities

I have done a lot of sponsored travel for professional development. Over the past three years, I have traveled to 8 states for 16 professional development conferences or workshops, including…

Taylor Hill-Miles

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