Shuntaro is a junior studying Chemical Engineering. Lover of nature and Game of Thrones. Click above to find out more.
Travel With Your Research Lab
Hi wonderful human beings, There are a lot of reasons to consider getting involved in research as an undergraduate. Getting hands-on technical experience, being a part of cutting-edge discoveries, and fostering close relationships with really cool professors are just the tip of the iceberg. Another incredible opportunity that can come from working in a lab is being able to attend …
American Society of Civil Engineers takes Tempe, AZ!
One of the student organizations I’m in is the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), one of the many professional engineering organizations on campus. Unlike most of the other professional engineering clubs though, ASCE consists of student led design teams within the org. The design teams include Concrete Canoe, Environmental, Geotech Wall and Steel Bridge (which is what I’m on!). …
Posture Perfect (BME Senior Design Project)
As the conclusion of this semester quickly approaches, a lot of my semester-long projects are nearing completion. The most important of them all is my senior design project (BME-405). We are challenged to ideate, develop, and build a device within the biomedical engineering sphere in teams of four to five students. Our group was passionate about creating a solution to …
Good Times at Mammoth!
I journeyed up to Mammoth Lakes, CA a couple weekends ago to get some last-weekend-skiing in before spring completely descends upon the mountains. I also managed to have enough time to make a short video [edit] of me skiing! One of the cool things about Mammoth is that the mountain is open until there’s hardly any snow left, so this …
Cafe Dulce
Recently, one of my favorite places to grab a snack on campus has been Dulce. It’s a cute cafe in the University Village, and they’ve got a huge variety of coffees, teas, and pastries. I think their original location is in Little Tokyo, and luckily they’ve opened a spot here on campus, too. My favorites there are the matcha latte …
Your First Semester at USC: ENGR 102 Academy
Your first semester at USC is a crazy one, but Freshmen Academy is here to help you! You might be wondering, “What is ENGR 102, and why do I have to take it?” ENGR 102 is known as Engineering Freshmen Academy, and it is a 2-unit course that aims to help you settle into USC during your first semester, see …
Cardinal Gardens: The Heritage Lives On!
Now I know most people want to live in the new USC Village, with its prestigious new apartments and dorms. BUT I am here to tell you that if you don't manage to get into the village, there's a better option waiting to be taken! I have lived in Cardinal Gardens for two years, but by know you've probably heard ...
What can I do with my computer science degree?
Hey everyone! Today I started interviewing candidates for a Project Manager position for Code the Change, a student organization that builds software products for non-profits in LA. It inspired me to discuss some myths about majoring in computer science and possible career paths that you might not have known existed for CS majors. First, I want to start of by …
Viterbi takes Marshall Ball!!
Hi guys! These past few weeks have been ridiculously busy, but I finally finished up my midterms for the semester, and have a bit of a break until finals. There are still projects, a ton of events and of course, finals, but I took this past weekend to chill out and relax with friends. One of the things we did …
How I Got My Summer Internship: Networking Tips!
It’s the beginning of April, and the crunch to get an internship is really hitting hard. This is the time where most people are finalizing their summer plans, and I was still applying to positions and doing interviews! I was pretty stressed, but then I got a call from an unknown number. I picked up, and was told “We would …
NSBE National Conference!
I just want to start off by saying that NSBE Nationals is by far one of the best experiences I’ve had since at USC, and it’s definitely because of the people. For those of you who aren’t familiar with NSBE, it stands for the National Society of Black Engineers, and our mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible …
Freshman Housing: Tips to Find the Right Roommate
Last year I lived in Birnkrant Residential College, which was a standard dorm-style setup with two roommates and a communal bathroom for all the other guys on my floor. It all worked out super well for me, and my roommates and I never had any issues or conflict. After that personal experience, and from my experience as an RA in …
Edwards Lifesciences Company Visit
While I was fortunate enough to secure a summer internship during the fall semester, this does not mean that I’ve closed myself off from the many corporate events that are still happening on and off campus. When I found out that Edwards Lifesciences, a well-known medical device company, wanted to welcome a small group of USC students to tour its …
USC Housing: Living in the Village
The USC Village officially opened two days before I moved in. Needless to say, I had no idea what to expect but was so excited to be one of the first to live in brand new dorms. The Village is conveniently located across the street from campus and has soo many cool things to explore. There are delicious restaurants, ...
Spring Break ’99! (or 2018)
Spring Break happened – and it was a great time. I ended up traveling to Hawaii (well, actually, Kaua’i) and went hiking/snorkeling/swimming (you get the idea). It was a really fun and relaxing week, and I had the time to get Part 107 UAS certified (meaning I can fly drones for hire now!). I also pulled together a quick VLOG …
Attending A Movie Premiere
Being in Los Angeles definitely gives you some pretty cool opportunities to get to be a part of certain activities that you probably wouldn’t get otherwise. One of the coolest, most “LA” things that I’ve gotten to do in my time at USC is going to movie premieres. Just a few weeks back, I went to the premiere of the movie …
City of Angels & Concert Venues
Ever since my first ever concert, the Jonas Brothers when I was 12 or 13, I have loved live music. Throughout high school I would count how many babysitting hours would be enough to get my next concert ticket. In my junior and senior year, I rarely had a time where I didn’t already know when my next concert was. ...
Keep Austin AWESOME
Shuntaro is a junior studying Chemical Engineering. Lover of nature and Game of Thrones. Click above to find out more.
LA rocks!
Hi friends! I’m back at school, but I wish it was still spring break! I went to Lake Tahoe with some of my friends and it was absolutely beautiful. We were really lucky with the weather and were able to go on a nice hike in the snow and stop by the lake for some pretty views. It was so …