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Music & Los Angeles

          I once had an applicant describe Los Angeles as a “magical place” where one can do just about anything that meets their interest. With a plethora of entertainment options, USC students never...

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Local Cuisine

    Today’s blog post is brought to you by one of our admission counselors, Alejandra.     As a Los Angeles native, my favorite thing about this city is the diversity. Los Angeles is an ethnic and...

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Getting Around Los Angeles

         Each year we find that more and more students are coming to USC without a car, and inevitably prospective students have a lot of questions about whether or not it’s even possible to get...

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Comments Are Now Open!

          It’s finally summer here at USC, which means our campus is quieter, the days are warmer, and our office is wrapping up making transfer decisions and gearing up and preparing for next year....

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The Expo Line is Finally Open!!!

         After six years of anticipation the expansion of Los Angeles’s light rail train system (LA Metro) has finally opened. The Expo Line is the perfect way for USC students, staff, and faculty to...

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Space Shuttle Near Campus

USC’s campus experienced a once-in-a-lifetime event last month when the space shuttle Endeavour flew over campus on the top of an airplane. Now that the shuttle has completed its last flight, it has...

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A Valentine’s Day Tale of Two Trojans

                                                         Valentine’s Day is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing a love story that is near and dear to our hearts.           It was...

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I Love LA!

In the next couple months, recently admitted students, along with big waves of prospective students on their spring breaks, will be visiting our campus.  Because Mid-March through April is our busiest...

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The Alumni Network: A Family Affair

          At USC, our alumni network is so strong… so tight-knit… so unique… that we even have a special name for it: The Trojan Family.           You’ve undoubtedly heard about the Trojan Family, or...

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Jump-Start Your Career With USC Internships

         USC is a university with numerous research opportunities, a rich campus life and an interdisciplinary approach to education that allows students to pursue disparate academic interests....

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New Student Blogger: Andrew Minassi!

          Hi everyone! My name is Andrew Minassi and I am a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering here at USC. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and like many others from here, I...

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STUDENT BLOG: You’re Not A USC Student Until…

        When the Coachella lineup was announced a few weeks ago, I expected nothing less than an enormous blow up of social media statuses. Don’t get me wrong, seeing the lineup did make me scream...

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STUDENT BLOG: Simplifying Your Campus Visit

  Four years and a few months ago I embarked on a weeklong tour of colleges on the East Coast. This was my first time traveling, my first time in a big city, my first time using a crosswalk, and,...

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STUDENT BLOG: Spring Break Recap

          Just a few weeks ago as Trojans were deep in the heart of midterm season, it appeared that spring break just could not arrive fast enough. However, as spring break neared its end, one simply...

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Vision and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative at USC!

     This past week, I have been religiously calling 102.7 KISS FM to win tickets to the upcoming Dodgers game with a chance to meet-and-greet with Robin Thicke! I know this sounds really desperate,...

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STUDENT BLOG: Commuters Guide to USC – For The 10% of Students Who Need It

Yes, it’s true! As a commuter, you are a part of 10% of students who commute to school. Welcome to the elite life of commuting. #commuterlife #trafficselfie #commuterstudent   Now, here are 10 things...

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Relax, It’s Summer!

6:00am alarm. Shower. Eat breakfast. Pack lunch. Race out the door to catch the Expo line. Arrive at USC. Reply to emails. Review applications. Give a presentation. Meet with Admission Committee. Read...

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STUDENT BLOG: No Te Preocupes!

“No te preocupes!” Spanish for, “don’t worry,” this phrase captures a deep rooted change in my personality that I owe largely to the opportunities USC has given me. During high school and my freshman...

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Me Time?

You’re stressed, over worked and just want to sleep in. It’s the time of year where your calendar is jam packed with everything from school work to the college application deadlines that you’ve been...

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Are We Having A Moment Or Nah?

You’ve written the personal statements, hunted down that letter of recommendation, kissed the computer screen for good luck, and finally submitted that college application! Yay! Now what? Get a chair...

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