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October 14, 2024

From Calculus to Community: My Freshman Journey as a USC Engineer

Starting my journey at USC as a freshman in mechanical engineering was both exhilarating and overwhelming. From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew I was in for a…

Jeet Madnani

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October 13, 2024

Living in the Village

As an honors student, I had the opportunity to live in McCarthy Honors College during my freshman year, and now, as a sophomore, I’m living in Cowlings and Ilium. My…

Hansini Ramachandran

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Academics Campus Involvement On Campus Student Blog

September 30, 2024

Learning Through Rocketry

As an Electrical and Computer Engineering student with a strong interest in working with physical hardware in industry, one of my primary goals at USC has been to gain hands-on…

Cecilia Betancourt

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On Campus Student Blog Trojan Family

September 15, 2024

Hopping off the plane at LAX: Freshman Year at USC

“I hopped off the plane at LAX With a dream and my cardigan Welcome to the land of fame excess (woah) Am I gonna fit in?” The song coursed through…

Ishaani Pradeep

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Campus Involvement On Campus Student Blog

September 15, 2024

A Freshman’s Journey at USC

My freshman year experience started out a bit differently than many USC students. As a black engineering student, I had the amazing opportunity to be a part of a summer…

Naya Williams

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Life at USC On Campus Student Blog

September 14, 2024

A Guide to My Favorite Food on Campus!

If you’re anything like I was when picking a college, great food options are a big deal. While the dining halls are handy, having some variety is always a plus…

Riley Ashford

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On Campus Student Blog

September 1, 2024

Reminiscing on my Freshman Year

I can't believe I'm a senior already! The journey here has been a blast (definitely challenging but ultimately rewarding). Starting my last year here has me thinking about when I…

Kaleigh Ray

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On Campus Student Blog

September 1, 2024

From the Hudson Valley to Hollywood: My Freshman Experience at USC

Throughout high school, I knew I wanted to go to college in a big city, so I was nothing short of ecstatic when I found out I got accepted into…

Riya Shenoy

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Civil and Environmental Life at USC On Campus Student Blog

August 30, 2024

Freshman Year at USC: Discovering What Works Best For You

“Kevin, aren’t you going to fall off of your bed with it being this high?” my mom asked worriedly as I moved into my lofted dorm in the McCarthy Honors…

Kevin Kumar

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Life at USC On Campus Student Blog

August 22, 2024

Engineering Your Day: Essential Tips for Your First Year

When you first get to USC, being surrounded by so many amazing opportunities can be overwhelming. You have the beach 20 minutes away, downtown LA down the street, fun events…

Hannah Fonseca

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College Breaks Life at USC Off Campus On Campus Viterbi Voices

July 19, 2024

Things To Do In LA!

Every weekend I make it a point to venture off campus at least once. Whether that be in the Shryft zone, group trip to Beverly, or out-of-LA travel really depends…

Hansini Ramachandran

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Civil and Environmental On Campus Student Blog Why USC

October 10, 2023

Why Did I Transfer to USC?

The first year of college comes with a mixture of feelings: anxiety, excitement, and joy. It's even more striking when you realize the future you were planning for all those…

Salma Mohamed

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