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What I’m Doing Differently This Semester
By: Kathryn Aurelio ’25
It’s that time of year again where we’re all jamming our notes app with new year's resolutions, collaging magazine clippings into a vibrant vision board, and saving TikToks of new food plans (and never clicking on them again). My Fall 2022 semester was jam-packed with extracurricular activities, an internship, and work-study jobs, and while I see a pattern of the workload repeating itself this semester, I hope to prioritize—or at least hold to the same level—my physical and mental health. This semester, I’m breaking the cycle…and I’m using this article to hold me to it.
What To Bring (and What Not to Bring) to Your Freshman Dorm
By: Kathryn Aurelio ‘25
It’s the summer before you move to the city of stars and into the 12ft by 12ft dorm of your dreams! Save your time and money with these do’s and don’ts for what to bring to your freshman dorm!
5 Pre-Health Clubs to Join on Campus!
By: Sanaa Alam ‘25
Are you interested in joining clubs to meet like-minded pre-medical friends while helping the community? Look no further! Here’s a list of clubs I have joined that allow you to serve the community through science and can help you meet friends who you might see in your pre-health classes:
5 Pieces of Advice I Would Give to My Freshman Self:
By: Sanaa Alam ’25
I read many of these types of articles when I committed to USC, but sometimes the best way to learn is by living. For any incoming freshman, don’t be afraid to make your own mistakes and learn through your experiences—there’s no right way to do college.
I Changed My Major and Here’s Why: Chemistry to Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
By: Sanaa Alam ’25
Despite loving numbers, when I stepped into my CHEM 115a class freshman year, I realized that college chemistry is not the same as it was in high school.
My Review of the Freshman Science Honors 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.