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My six and a half week study abroad trip in Rome, Italy has come to an end. It all flew by! I walk away with a profound respect for Roman culture and traditions and a myriad of experiences that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Living in Rome for over a month has given me unique insights …
This summer, I took it upon myself to try something different. I knew I did not want to be stuck at home doing nothing this summer, and I also knew that I wanted to start building my resume with some interning experience. Now, the process of applying for internships started almost a full year ago for this summer. Yeah, it’s …
Engineering is just one part of my life at USC. I am also a huge foodie! For any of you who don’t know what a foodie may be, the word can give you a little hint. As a foodie, I absolutely love to try new types of foods and meals that I have not had before. Los Angeles is the perfect place for …
If you like things that fly, and you want to know more about it, then AME 261 is the class for you! In this class, I finally felt like a real engineer by the end of the semester. Throughout the year, you learn the foundations of flight, with all the components that lead up to a successful design. Homework assignments …
At USC, you will enjoy a top-tier education program while feeling like you are at a resort. I remember the first time I stepped on campus. It was the middle of April, probably the perfect time of year to visit. At USC, however, you’ll get those perfect days 9 times out of 10. The sun bounced perfectly off all the brick …
Hey there! Summer is already halfway over and time is really flying by. After spending a few weeks at home in little ol’ Fort Worth, Texas, I headed out to Kansas City, Kansas (not to be mistaken with Kansas City, Missouri- trust me, there’s a difference) to spend the rest of my summer interning at BNSF Railway! If you didn’t …
Along with being a full time student, I also work at USC’s Office of Advancement calling center. At the call center, I get to work with other fellow Trojan students and reach out to Alumni and strengthen alumni relations, while also raising support for the university. This job is unique because I get to speak to hundreds of alumni ranging from …
Coming in to USC I knew absolutely no one- although that didn’t last very long after attending Welcome week and the Viterbi Luau. The Viterbi Luau is where I was first introduced to my second family, The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). NSBE is an organization whose mission is “increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel …
The summer is half way over and I am currently sitting at the Rome Ciampino airport waiting for my (delayed) flight to start boarding. After 7 weeks in Rome, I am off to Greece and Croatia with friends and family. Even though I am extremely excited to be traveling for almost a whole month, I am so sad that the …
Being from Texas, I don’t get to see my family and friends from back home as much as I would like, and Spring Break is typically a time when I would take advantage of having no class and go home for a week. This year I decided to switch it up and had a few of my friends spend a …
As you may or may not know, I am not from the US. This means that sororities were a completely foreign concept that I only knew from movies like Legally Blonde. When I moved to the US to start my freshman year I laughed anyone who suggested I rush. I thought sororities were for blonde, blue eyed girls with plans …
My freshman year I lived in Birnkrant and it was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made in college. Back in the days before the University Village, Birnkrant was the honors dorm (#RIP). I wanted to live here because I thought if I was surrounded by nerds like myself I would want to study more and be motivated to …
There are very few things I love more than Sunday Brunch and so naturally, since moving to LA I have made it my personal mission to find the best eggs benedict in this city. LA brunch is not something to joke about so I have taken this mission very seriously. So far, I think I’ve been to at least tens …
It’s 8:00 AM on a Saturday morning following a grueling week of school and my alarm clock is going off with no remorse for my groggy state of being. As I gain a more clear consciousness, I begin to realize that I wasn’t out of my mind setting that alarm the previous night. In fact, I have only an hour …
One of the first organizations that I joined when I came to USC was Spark SC. I first heard about them through the Viterbi Voices Podcast in which founders Calvin and Adena discussed Spark’s mission and the various events their org was coordinating to spread a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. Immediately, I was drawn to the incredible …
Hey Everyone!! I am currently writing this blog post finishing up my Viterbi Study Abroad in Rome. I am definitely feeling a mixture of emotions right now as I pack my stuff in this place I called home for seven weeks. During this trip, I decided to start a project during my trip in Rome of taking a picture once a …
When I received the news of my spring admission, I was overwhelmed with feelings of excitement and uncertainty. While I had just been admitted to one of the most prestigious universities in the country, I could not foresee how my late start would impact my academic and social life at USC as I would be missing out on a semester’s …
“Slack?” my mom asked me when I told her where I’d be interning for the summer. “What’s Slack?” Slack is one of the fastest growing enterprise software companies today, and a place where I’ve been fortunate enough to work for the past few months. At a company that values playfulness, empathy, and craftsmanship, I’ve been able to learn more about …
Classes ended, summer started, everyone went their way, and here we are – mid-July! It’s amazing how fast the summer goes. A quick update of all the going’s on with Naish as of late: I started working for Boeing in late May as a Test Program Integration Intern (TPI) on the new Dreamliner, 787-10. TPI coordinates engineering changes with schedule …
I still remember the day I got into USC, May 21st 2016. As a transfer I was still at school so I received the news through a phone call from my Mom. I was joining a transfer class of 1,475 people coming from all over the map! Just like each transfer I came in with the same concerns. How would …
