During my study abroad excursions, I’ve traveled to some places that were never on my radar before. Amsterdam in the Netherlands definitely makes it on that list. Quite honestly, before I visited the city this weekend I would not have been able to properly identify Amsterdam on the map. Yet, despite my ignorance, the […]
Stagecoach Music Festival is in full force out at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Taking over what was two weekends of Coachella, the country music festival is completely sold out. For the cowboys that were lucky enough to have snatched tickets, you better be well on your way to Indio. For those who […]
Happiness is part of health, and nothing brings more happiness than a gift when you least expect it. Last week, one of my friends was dealing with some family issues and having a really hard time during school. I wanted to do something nice for her to turn her week around and I came across the most […]
It’s getting to that point in the semester. The point when I have been rechristened “Leavey troll,” where I switch between counting days until summer and pulling my hair out at the sheer amount that needs to be accomplished in those days. Safe to say distinct meals are no longer a part of the day. […]
Some people have asked me what my favorite city I’ve traveled to so far is. I can’t exactly say I have a favorite (besides London, of course). Dublin had the friendliest people. Amsterdam was the prettiest. Bruges the most fairytale-esque and Paris the most romantic. And Berlin? Definitely the most interesting. Coming to Berlin (it […]
By now, our generation is fairly acquainted with the concept of an “open relationship.” There might be many of us who have personally tried it out, or heard about it second-hand. For fairly liberal college students, most of us can see the logic behind it, though not all of us may agree with it. In […]
Most weekends in Buenos Aires are packed with unique opportunities in the city, one in particular being the “ferias” or fairs that you can find in almost every neighborhood. These street fair style markets pop up every weekend in the same places and sell everything from food to fabrics. There are stalls that line the […]
When it comes to purchasing tuition refund, USC has an opt-out option. Or if you phrase it in a different way, USC doesn’t let you exercise your right to opt in; instead, it forces you to opt out. Have you ever thought about why that is? Let’s compare our current situation of tuition refund to […]
With May 1 fast approaching, you might be struggling to decide which college to commit to. Or maybe you were just perusing through The Daily Trojan website and want to reaffirm your decision. Besides the obvious academic prestige, here are 10 reasons why you should come to USC (or 10 reasons why you made the best […]
When people talk about the infamous Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, they’re usually talking about the non-stop music or the inspiring art. Many, however, don’t take the time to really appreciate something else Coachella does a great job at…the food. From street vendors to food trucks to even renewed restaurants, Coachella deserves […]