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.

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!

For those who’ve tried Notion, physical planners, or just Google Calendar, sometimes it can be hard to choose and stick with a platform for that one-stop place for all your tasks. For me, since freshman year, I've created a google sheet listing out all of my assignments and deadlines for the semester and it's been a game changer. 

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.