In my first year at USC, like many freshmen, I scrolled through the endless list of student orgs and clubs on campus and attended the involvement fair, but I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of clubs to choose from and the lack of substantial information about what each club entails. I ultimately found nothing I was interested in joining. It turns out that the best way to gain insight on clubs is to talk to people who’ve attended the meetings and paid the dues.

A new semester means new ways to get involved with one (or many) of USC’s numerous student organizations. A walk down Trousdale during the semesterly Involvement Fair highlights how there is no shortage of opportunities. While there are many social clubs––clubs that don’t require an application to be accepted––there are an equal number of pre-professional and application based clubs.

By: Kristen Adam ‘25

Ready to enter the world of consulting and casing? One way of preparing for a career in consulting is to join a student organization geared towards hands-on client projects. With multiple rounds of interviews and only so many open spots available for new members, it can be very nerve-wracking to go through the process of applying to a consulting club at USC. Here are 3 tips to help demystify the application process.

By: Hannah Skinner ‘23

It’s my last semester at USC and the ticking of my undergraduate clock is growing louder. Without the luxury of years ahead, I’ve been thinking about what I want to do (or wish I had done) before I leave. Here’s a senior’s perspective on how to take advantage of everything USC has to offer.

By: Ela Rybak ‘25

Meeting new people can also be as easy as running into classmates in the elevator or around campus or making plans to study together for upcoming tests. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone by participating in fun activities because you never know where you will meet your next friend!

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:

By: Kelsey Cheng ‘25

For its annual Culture Night, USC’s Nikkei Student Union showcased an event in celebration of Japanese culture! On March 11, Culture Night took the form of an Obon-style night market at the TCC Grand Ballroom, featuring game booths, performances, and dancing.

By: Kristen Adams ‘25

Whether you are a Marshall student interested in getting involved in the consulting scene or you are a non-Marshall major passionate about pro-bono or marketing work, you may be interested in learning about all the organizations that Marshall has to offer. To make your research process just a little easier, I have compiled a list of Marshall organizations that my friends and I are most familiar with. Let this be a starting point for your research – and for the handful of organizations that possess a small acceptance rate, good luck with the recruitment process!

By: Antonia Le ‘22

For students both newly arriving at USC or returning for another semester, finding a new organization to join can be overwhelming. On campus, tables used to line Trousdale as clubs competed for the attention of students just trying to get from one class to another. Over the course of the pandemic, the process of recruitment has shifted to Zoom meetings, where clubs not only had to compete with one another but also the feeling of Zoom fatigue.

One club that has made the most of the past few semesters is the Student Coalition for Asian Pacific Empowerment, also known as SCAPE.

By: Celine Vazquez ‘24

If you’re in the Viterbi School of Engineering and are looking for some awesome clubs to join, I got your back. ASBME (also known as the Associated Students of Biomedical Engineering) is a professional, academic, and social club at USC that helps mentor and guide students through their biomedical engineering pursuits. I’m currently a freshman representative on ASBME’s E-Board, and I can’t wait to share all of the amazing things this club is doing this semester to make USC a better, more innovative place. Let’s get started!

By: Jordan Bucknor ‘22

Just because we’re online, doesn’t mean we can’t connect — especially in terms of clubs and other activities. The online semester did throw a wrench in things, but a lot of organizations still managed to make it work! Regardless of your major or minor, these are activities that anyone can participate in!

By: Jordan Bucknor ‘22

Looking to learn a new hobby for the new year? Hoping to rediscover one? If so, the Involvement Fair would have been a great place to start. If you didn’t get a chance to stroll through Trousdale during the beginning of the semester and browse the hundreds of clubs on display, it’s not too late! No matter your major or interest, there truly is a club for everyone — and I’ve laid out a few in this post for you! Keep in mind that this isn’t even a handful of the numerous clubs available at USC. From professional organizations tailored specifically to your major to cultural clubs meant to create safe spaces, there truly is a club for almost every single thing you could imagine, but out of all of them, regardless of your major, identity, or perceived talent — these are a few I think most people would enjoy.