By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

This is the story of 5 Bay Area Trojans who attended middle school, high school and college together! Now, they're graduating from the University of Southern California in the Class of 2018!

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

What makes the Trojan Family special? There’s certainly a unique bond between Trojan students, faculty and alumni that has blossomed to create the “Family” monicker. However, USC is home to actual Trojan family members who are trailblazing across disciplines! Celebrate National Sibling Day with us by checking out these amazing USC siblings below:

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

Each Spring, thousands of USC students flock to McCarthy Quad for the Springfest experience: a day-long event hosted by USC Concerts Committee that combines food, prizes and anticipated performers!

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

Need a finals playlist to reflect that frantic finals mood? Look no further! From musical theatre soundtracks to film scores, rap to bubblegum pop - this 2 hour playlist contains all the wild strings and things to power through that toughest night of studying.

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

Foreword: I am so honored to have been in the guinea pig section for what is now known as MKT 461: Marketing Blockbuster Entertainment. I recommend this course to anyone at USC, Marshall student or not, who loves entertainment, brainstorming and courses that analyze markets in real time/ have real-world implications. This is one class you won’t regret taking!

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

With the help of technology and media industry sponsors, including Facebook and Qualcomm, the undergraduate student organization Hack SC Jr managed to host two hackathons reaching over 300 California students, many coming from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in technology.

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

Maybe it’s because I’m about to become one, but I can think of no better time than the present to pass on the various ways a current (or prospective) USC student can connect with alumni to inform their own career journeys! Alumni connections aren’t just professional - they can be social, personal, based on membership in a certain community or local to your hometown! Here’s where you can find USC Alumni:

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

USC Helenes is a sisterhood of passionate and compassionate women who are driven to make a change. We aim to set an example of kindness, positivity, and poise, on and off the university campus, by serving our school and various non-profit organizations in Los Angeles.

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

Delta Kappa Alpha is a coeducational professional cinema fraternity meant to foster lifelong character, collaborative and creative storytelling, ethical and productive business practices, philanthropic action, and fraternal bonds by and between students of the cinematic arts.

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

Inspired by similar Durag Day events at colleges like Morehouse and UT Austin, student members of USC’s Black Student Assembly & friends set a new tradition in Troy: the first day in which undergraduate students allied to comfortably and proudly debut their nighttime stylings under the LA sun.

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

If you’re new to writing effective cover letters, know that you’re not alone! Like a perfect cake, it can be tough to discern what should go inside. If you’ve been wondering about the recipe, wonder no longer! Here’s the structure I’ve used to land 11 professional roles over the last 5 years:

By: Joy Ofodu ‘18

I’m about to graduate from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Communication and Minors in Spanish and Marketing. It’s a feeling that is equally unreal and the realest thing I can conceive. Freshman Me came in with a rough plan and a lot of hope. Senior Me is leaving as an employed graduate of three academic schools. If I could go back in time and give her some pointers, here’s what I’d offer: