USC has been one of the most talked about universities in the past few weeks, but regardless is a school that never seizes to leave the media. From a countless amount of scandals, to misconduct and counts of bribery, it has undoubtably been the school taking up the spotlight in a negative way. In light of the scandals, I felt that something needs to be said from a student’s perspective. As a current junior at the university, I’ve noticed that the recent scandals have actually brought a sense of humor throughout the student body: from teachers cracking jokes to students creating meme’s online to mock the situation. And to most…

Being in a new place can be frightening at first, and when that place is a new university, it’s an entirely different frightening. I transferred into a major university last year, so I know the exact feeling of being anxious in a nervous yet exciting way. Throughout the year, I had to adapt and learn – quickly. Below are my top 10 pieces of advice for having a successful year as a college transfer student.  1. As soon as you get your acceptance, find out when orientation is and register for the earliest date possible. Obviously you can cry tears of joy first, but the next step should be to…

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into smaller manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” -Mark Twain Upon transferring into a major university, I spent some time observing and learning from entrepreneurs who emphasize the importance of “starting early”. As a business major, I’ve learned that lectures and exams could only benefit your future career to a certain extent. So HOW exactly do you take on your own venture in college and WHY will it be beneficial upon graduating? How?  The first step is to find your passion and uncover what field you’re truly talented…