Class Registration: No major? No Problem


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So you’re still figuring out what you want to do with your studies during your time in college. Being undeclared myself, I didn’t have a clear direction of what I wanted to study when I first enrolled at USC. This was especially problematic because I didn’t know which courses would benefit me when I first […]

6 Steps to Securing a Summer Internship


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It may be only late October, but it never hurts to start thinking about summer plans. Many companies are already doing heavy-duty recruitment on college campuses, and USC is no exception. In the last few weeks, the Career Center has become a hub of students shuffling between information sessions and interviews. But don’t fret! Below […]

How you can benefit from a runner’s mindset


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Running has always been a way that I take a mental break from the world around me. It’s the time I allocate for myself to stop, breathe and just focus on my body and myself. One could say that it’s similar to meditation as I put in my headphones and disappear from everything for the […]

Ask Tiffany: Hiking away from mukbang nightmares


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Dear Tiffany, What are the best hiking spots you’ve been to in L.A./within a two-hour radius of L.A.? I want to get my hike on, but I’m a newbie to this whole being fit thing. Not going to lie, I avoided answering this question for a long time because I didn’t want to encourage increased […]

10 Things You Wish You Knew Before Going To College


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Roommates can make or break your year When transitioning into college, be open to getting to know your roommates. They can become your closest friends in the years to come. On the flip side, do not be afraid to change roommates if you are unhappy with your living situation. Winter blues in semester two Though […]

Great Cupcakes, Better Company


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“Whoa, it’s like two tornados and a hurricane blew through here,” teases our RA as he catches sight of Kayla’s room. The six of us laugh guiltily before continuing to pass shoes and jewelry back and forth to the beat of Taylor Swift’s Blank Space. After almost an hour of perfecting winged eyeliner and trying […]

Daylight (you might not be) saving time


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Come Nov. 1, students will be recovering from the Weekender or Halloweekend festivities, but they will also experience the wonders of having one extra hour in the night due to Daylight Saving Time ending. While initially this opportunity to sleep for an extra hour may seem too good to be true, students should heed the […]

Which L.A. beach should you go to?


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Due to Los Angeles’s lack of cold weather, the beach is a common year-round destination for many visitors. It’s perfect for tanning, playing volleyball, people watching and walking around the shops to name a few activities. The diversity of L.A.’s beaches makes it easy for people to choose according to their personal preferences. Below is […]

10 Instagram-Worthy Places on Campus


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USC has a specific type of architecture characterized by its red brick and arched windows. However, there are several places on campus that boast underrated beauty. They can be found in front of, behind and sometimes between the buildings we see day in and day out. If you’re looking for a new place to enjoy […]

LOVE U: We need your love stories!


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Dear readers: College is a time when many decide to jump headfirst into the dating pool. Sometimes, it’s a perfect 10 — and sometimes, it’s a belly flop. From your most recent heartbreak to that best first date, Daily Trojan Blogs wants to hear your stories! Following in the footsteps of The New York Times‘ “Modern Love” […]