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Meet Jackie Faye, Asian American Rapper

By: Claire Wong ‘23

Jackie Faye is an Asian American rapper from Dallas, Texas. She graduated USC with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business Administration. Although she works as a data engineer during the day, she works in her free time to continuously grow her craft in the music industry.

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How To Write An Effective Follow-Up Email

By: Jordan Bucknor ‘22

If you do not write follow-up emails on the regular, you are probably missing out. Networking is a huge part of the college experience and a great way to foster those relationships with future employers/possible mentors is through follow-up emails. Even if you are writing them to every recruiter, speaker, or alumni you meet, you may not be going about it in the best way. So, if you want to learn the most effective method to express your self, thankfulness, and career aspirations through email, keep reading!

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Talia’s Journey to USC

By: Talia Walters ‘20

After three finished years at USC, applying and deciding to come here feels like a distant memory. However, as I continue to trudge slowly through my senior year of college and as I see all of my friends in graduation caps announcing their future plans, I’m beginning to realize, much to my horror, that it might just be time to open those college apps again. In honor of a trying time for all of us, both high school and college seniors, I’ve been reflecting on my own journey to USC. I think my story’s a bit on the unique side, and I wanted to share it with everyone who might be worried about their upcoming applications or who might be regretting the commitment they made just a few weeks ago. Thus, I present: Talia’s Journey to USC.

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What is the Trojan Family?

By: Kelly Kinas ‘17

From the first time you step on campus at USC, you start hearing about the “Trojan Family”. You don’t really question it. It sounds good and could be beneficial for you so that’s chill. But what really is the Trojan Family? We’re a part of it but what is it?

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