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Aerospace and Mechanical Biomedical Student Blog Undergraduate Research

September 24, 2025

Conducting Research in the MADLab

Believe it or not, this semester is the first time I am participating in a research lab! After 3 years of being an undergraduate engineering student at Viterbi, I am…

Karissa Ginoza

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Aerospace and Mechanical College Breaks Internships, Co-ops, and More Student Blog

August 22, 2025

Staying Busy on Maui While Taking an Unconventional Path!

Checking back in after a relaxing yet productive summer! As an engineering student at a world-class institution, I initially felt obligated to apply to internships after seeing my peers do…

Karissa Ginoza

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Aerospace and Mechanical Biomedical Internships, Co-ops, and More Student Blog

August 4, 2025

My Summer Internship at Medtronic

This summer, I had the pleasure of working at Medtronic in Santa Rosa, CA (a little north of SF) as an R&D Engineering intern. Coming into my internship, I expected…

Hannah Fonseca

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Aerospace and Mechanical Design Teams Life at USC Student Blog

April 10, 2025

MechE-ing USC Her Home: Ella’s Experiences

This is a guest blog entry written by Karissa Ginoza about Ella Amaya, a sophomore studying mechanical engineering. Also, if the title did not make sense, MechE-ing is supposed to…

Karissa Ginoza

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Aerospace and Mechanical Design Teams Life at USC Student Blog Why USC

March 21, 2025

Making it happen! – Mechanical Engineering by Elena Li

This is a guest blog entry written by Elena Li and edited by Mitchell Kirby. If you want to read more stories, visit viterbiadmission.usc.edu. Hey everyone! My name is…

Mitchell Kirby

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Aerospace and Mechanical Campus Involvement Latinx/e Engineers Life at USC Student Blog

March 3, 2025

A Viterbi Student Spotlight on Cevina Manzano

Meet Cevina Manzano, a junior mechanical engineering student at USC who’s not just surviving the rigorous coursework but thriving in it! Between engineering classes and her leadership role in the…

Naya Williams

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Aerospace and Mechanical Campus Involvement Student Blog Viterbi Organizations Viterbi Resources

March 1, 2025

Life Update: Why I Still Choose USC

As I navigate my busy schedule as a sophomore studying mechanical engineering and pre-med, I often reflect on my journey as a Trojan, and whether the USC experience has lived…

Karissa Ginoza

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Academics Aerospace and Mechanical Life at USC Student Blog Why USC

February 28, 2025

The Trojan Experience: Why I Chose USC

When deciding where to attend college, I wanted a place that would challenge me academically, fuel my curiosity, and surround me with a community of driven, passionate individuals. I also…

Hannah Fonseca

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Aerospace and Mechanical Life at USC Student Blog

February 8, 2025

Peer Spotlight: Balancing Rigor and Fun as a Female Engineer – Merja Haatanen

Hi! My name is Merja Haatanen, and I am a sophomore studying mechanical engineering. I was born in the Netherlands and lived across the country until my family settled down…

Karissa Ginoza

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Aerospace and Mechanical Black Engineers Student Blog

January 19, 2025

From Paper Airplanes to Piloting Dreams: My Journey to Aerospace Engineering

We all have those childhood moments that shape us into the people we are today. It’s safe to say that for me, it was an obsession with flight that started…

Antonio McVay

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Aerospace and Mechanical Student Blog Viterbi Organizations

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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