I am originally from New Jersey, so best believe that I have gotten my fair share of “Why did you come all the way across the country for school?” Having…
“Why the University of Southern California?” "In fact, why not the University of Southern California?” Coming from Chicago, Illinois the idea of leaving the best city in the world for…
Industrial and Systems Engineering is an ever-evolving discipline at the crossroads of statistics, engineering, and management. To me studying industrial and systems engineering gives you the tools and encourages the…
Studying Industrial and Systems Engineering at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, I am passionate about understanding systems and optimizing them to increase efficiency. As a student at USC, I…
Just like that, I completed my freshman year! Last school year was a whirlwind of growth, new experiences, and emotions both good and bad. Attending USC this past year I…
College is hard. Every class will not be your favorite. Every professor is not your friend. And. for most, this will be the longest time you have ever spent away…
As an underclassman Mechanical Engineering major, I’ve often heard that Junior year is the most busy time. Between classes and homework, taking on leadership roles in my involvements, and trying…
One of my biggest extracurricular time commitments this year is my role on the Regional Executive Board (REB) for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). I am the Region…
Moving into my dorm was the first time I ever stepped foot in California. As an out-of-state student, one of my biggest fears was feeling out of place among my…
Over fall break, I had the opportunity to travel with 7 other Viterbi students to Atlanta, GA for the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering annual conference. For a…
Last Sunday, Cameron, Victoria, Jevon, and Kaleigh discussed what it's like to attend Viterbi through the lens of a black student. They discussed classes, what the black community is like…
Last Wednesday through Saturday, I attended the National Society of Black Engineers’ (NSBE) annual convention in Anaheim, CA. This is the first time since 2019 that they have had an…