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Chemical Life at USC Student Blog

February 27, 2025

Chemical Engineering Spotlight: Zoe Withers’ Story

This is a guest blog entry written by Zoe Withers. Hi! My name is Zoe Withers. I was born and raised in Seattle, WA, but here in Los Angeles, I…

Michaela Dowd

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Academics Life at USC Student Blog

February 26, 2025

The Most Spectacular GEs I’ve Taken To Date

Coming into USC I honestly saw General Education requirements as a drawback that stood in the way of me and my degree. However, a few classes in particular fully changed…

Satwika Vemuri

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Black Engineers Student Blog

February 11, 2025

Blending Engineering and Business with ISE: Devon’s Story

Why ISE? Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) is often described as the “engineering of business.” It perfectly blends the technical aspects of creating products while considering some of the managerial…

Antonio McVay

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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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Industrial and Systems Life at USC Student Blog

February 7, 2025

How Mila Mattson ArISEs to Tackle Today’s Challenges: A Look into ISE at USC Viterbi

This blog is in conversation with Mila Mattson, freshman from San Dimas, CA studying Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at Viterbi. I asked her a couple of questions about her…

Zoe Zlatic

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Academics Off Campus

February 6, 2025

Some of My Favorite Study Spots in LA

Starting a new semester can be overwhelming, but finding the perfect coffee shop or food spot can make study sessions more enjoyable (and productive!). Whether you need caffeine, comfort food,…

Salma Mohamed

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Academics Chemical Life at USC Student Blog

February 4, 2025

Understanding What It Means to be an Engineer: First Semester as a Chemical Engineer

This is an interview with Mattice Ureel, a second-semester freshman in Chemical Engineering, recorded and edited by Sophie Gettelman. Describe yourself! Hey, I’m Mattice, an international student from Belgium. I…

Sophie Gettelman

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Industrial and Systems Life at USC Student Blog

February 2, 2025

Tanisha’s Path to ISE: Changing Majors and Loving USC

In the Industrial and Systems Engineering major here at USC, my classes are always filled with some awesome people! Here’s a transcript from a special interview with my friend Tanisha,…

Alexa Garcia

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Life at USC Student Blog Viterbi Organizations

February 1, 2025

Meet Makers: USC’s Hardware Engineering Organization

USC is home to more than 1000 student organizations, with more than 50 catering to engineering students. These include design teams, honor societies, special interest groups, and more. USC Makers…

Hannah Fonseca

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Black Engineers Campus Involvement Community & Culture Community Service Industrial and Systems Life at USC On Campus Viterbi Organizations

January 31, 2025

My Journey in Leadership and Involvement at USC

From the moment I stepped onto USC's campus, I knew I wanted to be deeply involved in organizations that would not only enrich my college experience but also allow me…

Ayomide Ajayi

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Life at USC Student Blog

January 25, 2025

How I Explored a New City on my Own: LA Edition

Being a transfer student, new to LA, and away from my parents for the first time permanently was something I was dreading. In an effort to make myself feel better…

Sandra Al Hames

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Off Campus Student Blog

January 19, 2025

Tasting LA: A USC Student’s Foodie Adventures Around the City

I will admit, that there are not many things I enjoy more than a giant plate of pasta. I am a big foodie and in my freshman year, one of…

Talise Baker-Matsuoka

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