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Even with everything changing daily, one thing we do know is that classes are going to be online for the rest of the semester. Now that we are about two weeks into using Zoom I have created a list of things that I do on a daily basis that I have found helpful with the new online format. 1.Create a …
It has been about a week since spring break and the university has switched to online classes for the remainder of the semester. Though I’m sad that the remainder of the semester is online, there are some benefits of being home! For starters, I get a full 9 hours of sleep every night and have been able to spend more …
I hope you’re all doing well, staying safe, and taking care of yourselves and others! Viterbi is all about community forming, and collaboration between students. This isn’t just something you hear as a prospective student, but an ideal that plays out in classrooms, study lounges, libraries, and all around campus. Especially now, being away from USC, I’ve started thinking more …
As will come as a surprise to no one, the last few weeks have been among the strangest in my life. The COVID-19 outbreak has really wrought havoc on virtually all of my plans for the coming months. First, Coachella was postponed to the fall—it would’ve been my first time going, but okay, understandable. I’ll survive. Next, the last three …
Two years ago today, I found out that I got into USC!! Although this was the day it all “began,” my decision was not made the minute I opened that envelope. With my extra time in quarantine, I wanted to share why I made one of the best decisions of my life and ultimately decided to attend USC. Unlike many …
Earlier this month, I helped organize AthenaHacks 2020, USC’s all-female hackathon! Hackathons are 24-36 hour events where programmers (sometimes from all over the country) come together to collaboratively code and build projects. At the end of the event, many of these teams submit their projects to be judged. Winners often receive really cool prizes, from drones to sometimes even internships! …
USC students returned from Spring Break yesterday. Of course, this wasn’t to our beloved E-Quad and trusty Engineering Computing Center, but instead to a virtual campus hosted through the meeting platform, Zoom. As many of you may know, USC and universities across the country have removed to remote instruction to allow proper social-distancing and to stop the spread of COVID-19. …
College can be stressful on its own, but especially requires stress-relieving habits each day in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As humans, we naturally do not respond well to uncertainty and change, and not knowing what will happen in the next few months paired with major lifestyle changes takes a lot of adjusting to. While I spend the next …
Hello from Kansas! One week, lots of emails, and some flight changes later, I am back home in Kansas City! Although the experience of leaving school and returning home has been chaotic, confusing, and disappointing, I am trying to make the best of the whole situation and be optimistic about the rest of the semester! Before I launch back into …
One of the things that I will miss the most about being on USC’s physical campus is the spirit and school pride of the trojan family. As a USC Spiritleader this is one of my favorite things about school. Usually in the spring, I get the opportunity to support our Men’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Baseball, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Lacrosse, …
It’s been a crazy few weeks. Within the span of a few days, we went from testing out our online capabilities at USC to being online for the rest of the semester! As a senior, this has been particularly hard. A few of my friends left for spring break not knowing they wouldn’t come back for the rest of the …
Much to my (and everyone’s dismay), USC announced that it would be finishing the rest of the semester via online courses. Even though it’s definitely a bummer, remember that social distancing is extremely important in helping to protect many of our loved ones! Here are some things I’ve done/or am planning to do (while being stuck in my house) to …
USC offers many resources when it comes to finding a summer internship or to have a job lined up after graduation. Between the Viterbi Career Center, Viterbi Career Fair, and company partnerships, there are tons of opportunities to go around; you just have to be looking! Every semester, the School of Engineering puts on a Career fair with over 180 …
Right now, USC is on its spring break, but with online classes until April 14 and the uncertainty whether or not this will extend until the end of the semester, it definitely does not feel like a normal spring break. Rather than spending time with friends, traveling to fun places, or relaxing at home, this spring break is being spent …
It is the peak of midterm season and my brain is fried, like deep fried and covered in powdered sugar. It is the time when my brain starts to physically hurt because of the sheer amount of material I have to cram into my head. Two weeks ago, I had two midterms. Okay, but not impossible to manage. This previous …
As someone who has spent over 85,000 minutes listening to music last year (thanks, Spotify wrapped), I’ve been hoping to at least attempt making music at some point in my life. Knowing myself realistically, I have a hard time making time for projects like creating a song outside of classes. The solution? Force yourself to enroll in songwriting at USC’s …
Food is an essential part of one’s life. The food surrounding the University should also be regarded as a top priority. Los Angeles is one of the most diverse cities, and with that home to a wide range of food. Korea town is close to campus and students love going to Road To Seoul for Korean BBQ. Many USC students …
Coming into USC wanting to be both a biomedical engineering major and on the pre-med track, I was worried my coursework and involvements would become super one sided. Given the demands of an engineering curriculum, I was concerned that I wouldn’t have time to explore the medical field. While my curriculum and involvements do demand much of my time, I …
As you might have been able to guess from the title, the last two weeks for me have been a little crazy. The weekend before last, I drove with a group of friends up to Santa Barbara (something I also did last semester and, coincidentally, also made a blog post about), where one of them was from and whose house …
When I was choosing where to go for college, it wasn’t an easy decision. Ultimately, I was deciding between USC and another school known for its intense engineering program. Even after choosing USC, I was definitely apprehensive about my decision. But after spending almost two years here, it’s safe to say I’m incredibly happy! Here’s why: Lindsay is a sophomore …