By: Ngai Yeung ’23

Two things we probably have in common – I love free stuff and I love food. In college, if you know where to look, it’s possible to find a lot of both!

By: Nathan Kim ‘24

This is the third installment of a 3-part series I’m doing to review the premed courses I’ve taken at USC.

By: Miguel Bugayong ‘25

STUDY. GET A GRADE BACK. ASSESS YOURSELF. CHANGE SOMETHING AND HOPE TO IMPROVE.

This is the cycle that I, as well as many other students, continue to go through, I call it the “Refresh Cycle.”

By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25

Although registering for classes during your first semester is quite a low-risk task, an important part of selecting classes is understanding the General Education (GE) Program.

By: Sanaa Alam ‘25

Wondering what it’s like to be a part of the Freshman Science Honors Program at USC? After being a FSH student this past year, I reflect upon my experiences in the program.

By: Lanie Brice ‘24

In March of this year, I moved across the street from a grocery store, and I realized that I no longer had an excuse to not try new food and make fun, healthy dishes for myself. I’d wanted to explore cooking for a while, but I’d been stuck in a rut of making the same roasted cauliflower and rice on rotation. I have worn the picky eater badge my whole life, and I decided that now would be the perfect time to work on it.

By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25

As a practicing Muslim, I faced many unique challenges during my first semester. With some preparation however, you're transition to life at USC as a Muslim student can be much less tumultuous than mine.

By: Ngai Yeung ‘23

Hello, prospective freshmen! First of all, congrats on being admitted! Whether you’re committed to USC or still weighing your options, consider applying to these outstanding opportunities and programs, some of which have deadlines this April well before school starts next August.

By: Badruddin Mahamed ‘25

Research can be a vital asset to an undergraduate’s time at USC. While it is possible to get involved in research as early as your first semester, this decision may come with quite a bit of risk.

By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22

Tips for all the new Trojans from an older Trojan. I hope this article helps you out!

By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25

Interested in social justice issues? Need a GE-C class? Try taking a gender and sexuality studies class next semester!

By: Kristen Adams ‘25 and Kelsey Cheng ‘25

Choosing where to live while at USC can be a difficult feat, especially for freshmen. With four traditional freshman dorms, two freshman suites options, and four freshman apartments to choose from, the process of finding your best housing fit can be tiring and stressful. In this article, Kelsey and Kristen will be diving into their freshmen living experiences so that you can learn more about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the dorm experience versus the apartment experience at USC!