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Everything You Need to Know About USC’s Gyms
By: Aedan Henry ‘24 and Raeden Tapia-Stevens ‘24 (Guest Bloggers)
USC has two fully-equipped, state-of-the-art fitness centers that are completely free for all students. But they can be intimidating for students new to working out. Here’s everything you need to know to get started at USC’s gyms.
5 Podcasts To Brighten Your Morning
By: Cherise Clough ‘24
Even though the semester is winding down, the stress is not. Sometimes I dread the mornings because it means another long day where the cycle repeats. But I've been listening to these podcasts, and I find that they are a quick and easy way to improve your day. They make me feel like everything will be okay. So without further ado, here are my top five podcasts to listen to in the morning on Spotify.
Breakdown of a Day on a Film Production Set and Tips on How to Navigate It
By: Nancy Aguilar ‘22
Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a film set? Here’s a little run down from my experiences! :)
What I Learned From Transferring Colleges Across the Country: Syracuse to USC
By: Ashley McKean ‘24 (Guest Blogger)
In all honesty, there was a period early on when I wanted to leave USC. It was short-lived but it was definitely real and I really wanted to give in and just take the easier, more comfortable path and go home. That’s what I did my freshman year at Syracuse. I pretty much decided almost immediately that I wouldn’t be staying for long. Had there been no COVID-19 imprisoning me in my 103-degree dorm room with no air conditioning, (no I’m no kidding it was actually that temperature in the room one day,) and impeding me from going out and meeting people, and the fact that 80% of the time my classes were virtual, I honestly feel like I may have come to love Syracuse and I would have stayed until graduation. Regardless of using COVID as an excuse, I didn’t give Syracuse the chance it deserved.
Reviewing the Premed Courses (Part 2)
By: Nathan Kim ‘24
This is the second of a three-part series I’m doing to review the premed courses I’ve taken at USC…In this post, I will be going over the organic chemistry series, biochemistry, and statistics.
Top 5 Fryft Zone Foodie Spots
By: Esther Cho ‘23
It’s Thursday Night and all you’ve got in the fridge is a piece of stale bread and a banana. You can’t go grocery shopping until tomorrow, earliest— and in all honesty, you’ve been subsisting off instant ramen for the past week…
How I Got Involved in Research During My Freshman Year (And Maybe Why You Shouldn’t)
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.
How To Deal With An Unideal Housing Situation 101
By: Esther Cho ‘23
There’s nothing worse than coming home and feeling like your space isn’t really your own. Nothing quite like the air of an awkward silence as you try to study for your econ midterm in the same room as (what you feel like is a) complete stranger.