Now, let’s talk about the Trojan Heartbreakers. These are the friends who have been through it all, literally all of it. The ghosting, the late-night “wyd” messages, and the soul-crushing what-are-we-even-doing? Moments and of course their own “that was mean” moments. They’ve emerged from the wreckage with their dignity (or at least some of it) intact and their hearts just a little bit wiser.

Regardless of how you approach your LSAT prep, it’s important to ask yourself how much you can really handle at the moment and create realistic expectations for yourself. 

Anthony and Avery are two good friends of mine, and also two friends I’ll unfortunately be losing soon due to early graduation. As juniors, we’d typically have one year left at USC. But Anthony’s graduating this spring, and Avery’s graduating in the fall. I had them tell me about the pros and cons of their unique experience.

With USC-specific and more broad Los Angeles events, there are many different ways to celebrate women this March!

Life can really suck sometimes, and moments like these remind us exactly of that. But moments like these can also remind us that there’s some light in dark situations — in my case (no unfortunately timed pun intended), it was my friends who went out of their way to make my situation easier.

With not much to do over Winter Break, I made it my mission to go through my saved ‘cafes’ Tik Tok folder and actually try out some of those bookmarked cafes. Below is a review of 5 cafes throughout SoCal that I tried and if I would recommend it or not. 

Unless you are a morning person, an 8 AM class is probably not ideal. While it may not be your first choice, with the right approach and a few strategic habits, you can make the most of it. Instead of just trying to survive the early mornings, you can actually get the hang of managing them and make the most of it. So, here’s your ultimate guide to surviving your 8 AM class!

Whether hopping on the Tube, catching a bus, or taking a train beyond the city, knowing how to navigate London’s transport like a local can make your journey smoother and stress-free. Here are some key tips to help you master the system.

As some consider me to be a “film person” – which mainly stems from my parents showing me a lot of old movies when I was younger – people occasionally ask me for film recommendations. Additionally, since I was once in SCA, some of these are pretentious and annoying choices! You can add them to your Letterboxd and proceed to act better than everyone else, you have my blessing. 

London is an incredible city, but sometimes a quick getaway can be the perfect way to explore more of what the UK offers. Fortunately, there are plenty of charming towns, historic landmarks, and stunning countryside destinations within a short train ride from the capital. Here are some of the best day trips from London that you can reach in under two hours.

Overall, I’ve found that bringing my Switch to school has been such a positive experience. I love playing it and I’m sure I’ve forced my friends into loving Mario Kart too. In all seriousness, it offers such an easy activity to bond with close friends or make new ones too. If you have one, don’t take it for granted.

Looking for a more fulfilling way to procrastinate than doom scrolling? Luckily, USC provides free HBO Max (now just Max) specifically for these situations! Perfect for midterms or finals season when you’ve already cleaned your whole apartment/dorm, and now there’s nothing else to feasibly rationalize not working. As a professional procrastinator, here are some of my recommendations for shows to binge watch deep into the night and early morning.