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Get Involved in the Improv Scene at USC!

By: Catherine Chen ‘24

Whether you enjoy watching improv, improvising yourself, or want to learn more about both, USC has something to offer you! There are multiple improv groups on campus, as well as several classes you can take to advance your improvisation skills.

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Things To Do in L.A. Before Summer Break

By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)

It’s kind of shocking to me that we only have 3 weeks left in the school year. This semester flew by so incredibly fast. Since we’re running out of time, I’ve put together a little guide on how to spend our last couple of weeks here at USC before we have to say goodbye (just for the summer, though!).

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Attempting to Cook a New Dish Every Week for a Month

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.

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My Experience in Quarantine

By: Kristen Adams ‘25

For more than two years, COVID has been a part of our lives. I had never gotten COVID, but that quickly changed this month when I received a call that I had been in close contact with someone who had it. The very next day, I tested positive for COVID-19. This is my experience with scheduling, preparing for, and being in quarantine here at USC!

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Things To Do in LA Without a Car

By: Amy Argueta ‘24 (Guest Blogger)

Thanks to USC”s Los Angeles location there are always so many fun things to do and places to visit so I decided to make a small list of them here. Even if you don’t own a car, don’t worry! All of these spots are accessible by walking or taking the metro. So if you ever find yourself wanting to travel around LA on a weekend here are some places you should visit.

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The Best Food in L.A. (On a Budget)

By: Sian Salazar ‘25 (Guest Blogger)

As a current college student who’s already (more than) breaking the bank just by attending USC, I know the importance of keeping your spending under a budget. So I’ve put together a quick list of places in Los Angeles with cheap, student-budget-friendly food.

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What I Learned Applying for Summer Internships (Pt.2)

By: Sydney Henry ‘24

In the first part I covered the first step when it comes to applying for internships and the importance of a resume and cover letter. Now let’s get into what to do once you get those first two steps out of the way. Now comes research and actively applying.

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What I Learned Applying for Summer Internships (Pt.1)

By: Sydney Henry ‘24

The semester is winding down fast and summer is approaching very quickly. Some people are deciding to go on vacation, some people are getting a summer job, and some just want to do nothing this summer. A lot of people, including myself, are applying for internship and don’t know where to start when it comes to applying for them. So here is what I have learned while applying for internships.

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