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The Student Perspective on College Applications!
I remember my college decision like it was yesterday, and compared to the other VSAs, it pretty much was yesterday. I was a senior…

Maya NeuenschwanderApril 27, 2022
I have been trying to answer this question for the past three years and I honestly don’t think I have a concise answer. Buy me…

Mahima VaranasiApril 26, 2022
Nothing beats the feeling of looking back on the past four years of your life and realizing that you made the right decision. There…

Gus LanserApril 22, 2022
In this episode, Elena speaks with Julia, Hari, Agok, and Alejandro about what it's like to be a chemical engineer at USC; and why they…

Viterbi VoicesApril 21, 2022
As the May 1st deadline draws closer, you may be scrambling to compare schools and decide which one will be your home for the next…

Emily PowisApril 21, 2022
I remember when 4 years ago when I was in your shoes deciding on which college to attend. Choosing a college is a big decision,…

Mark ParentApril 20, 2022
As I reach my last couple weeks at USC, it is a very bittersweet feeling. While I am excited to begin this new chapter of…

Christopher MeanyApril 19, 2022
One of the biggest perks of going to USC for me is being the perfect distance from home. It’s like Goldilocks—30 minutes away would be…

Neha YadavApril 17, 2022
Four years ago, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I decided which college I was going to attend for the next…

Nick BortolonApril 15, 2022
In this episode, Maya interviews Claire, Christina, and Luc about the different ways they incorporated business into their engineering studies. We talk about majors, minors,…

Viterbi VoicesApril 15, 2022
I can’t believe it’s been two years since I committed to USC. The month between learning about my acceptances and finally choosing a college was…

Victoria PinkettApril 14, 2022
This will be one of many blogs trying to explain the question every person is trying to get at when they attend information sessions, Admitted…

Matthew ClaussApril 13, 2022
A lot of blogs have been talking about the dining at USC, and I agree with them. The dining halls are great, and there are…

Maya NeuenschwanderApril 13, 2022
Why USC? Why USC. The answer to my “why USC?” is everything in my life. Right now I am writing this from a sunny spot…

Natalie LeApril 13, 2022
When I started climbing in high school, I was the only female climber on my team. Surrounded by men, I adapted to the atmosphere and…

Emily PowisApril 12, 2022