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Things I Wish I Knew Before My Remote Internship
By: Ani Antonyan ‘24
As I scrambled through Handshake looking for a summer internship last year, I noticed a lot of job offerings were remote or hybrid. I ended up landing a fully remote internship for a company based in London. If you’re job hunting, or have a remote or hybrid job lined up for the summer, here’s my take on the unexpected challenges that come with remote work, along with tips for navigating the ins and outs of the workspace.
I Went to the USC Career Center, Here’s How It Went
By: Ani Antonyan ‘24
Transitioning from college life to the real world is exhilarating yet terrifying. It's hard not to think about your future— especially as graduation approaches. As the semesters fly by, I catch myself pondering whether I'm prepared for what’s ahead. Luckily, the USC Career Center is here to help USC students navigate our future and goals. Come with me on my adventure to sort out my career and show you the resources you can take advantage of.
International Students: How to apply for OPT at USC
By: Ngai Yeung ‘23
For international students who are graduating in May 2023, now’s the time to start applying for OPT if you want to stay and work in the United States after graduation. Even though I’m aware of OPT, I’d put off learning about how to actually apply for it until now because it seemed so complicated. Here’s a (hopefully) more straightforward step-by-step guide that incorporates the USC Office of International Service’s (OIS) video and website as well as outside sources.
Pre-Med Problems: What clinical experience should I get?
By: Nathan Kim’24
Medical schools want you to gain clinical experience before committing to medical school. [While full-time] jobs may not be the most feasible during college, here are some likely options for college clinical experience!
Ways to set up your own website (and what to include, plus why you need one!)
By: Catherine Chen ‘24
So first off, why should you put together your own website? Besides it being a really cool thing to have and a lot of fun to set up (plus gives you bragging rights), here are a few “professional” reasons . . .
Where do USC Alumni Work after Graduating?
By: Ayman Siraj ‘18
Ever wondered where USC Alumni end up working after graduating? We’ve crunched the numbers for you to build a Top 10 List.