The joint-winners each had more than 700 “Likes” on Facebook! More than 70 USC students submitted photographs capturing some of the world’s famous gems and its hidden corners. The world responded, as photos in this collection were shared and “liked” thousands of times. The winners of the International Education Week 2014 Photo Contest are Sera…Continue Reading International Photo Contest Winners
The stark contrasts between professor-student relationships in the U.S. and India Just a few months ago I entered the University of Southern California as a freshman business administration major. I traveled 9,000 miles from my home in Jalandhar, India to Los Angeles. The whirlpool of anxiety, excitement, and motivation inside of me at that time…Continue Reading Office Hours vs. Calls to Parents
Nikhil and Nithin Gopalakrishna explain the perks of having a twin, as well as the mix-ups and misunderstandings that ensue. Story by: Holden Slattery USC, especially in the Viterbi School of Engineering, already know identical twins Nikhil and Nithin Gopalakrishna. Other students only know one of them, and that can be the cause of great confusion….Continue Reading Twins Engineering Success
The International Student Assembly strengthens the Trojan family by building a bridge between students of different cultures. Story by: Leah Haynesworth Whether it’s because of its strong academic reputation or desirable location in sunny Los Angeles, USC remains a popular academic institution amongst students all over the world. However, coming to a new country can…Continue Reading International Student Assembly: Helping USC Students Find a Home Away from Home
Having tea with President Nikias and 15 other USC students gave Jihyun Shin a greater appreciation than ever for USC. Story by: Jihyun Shin I still remember my mixed feelings of excitement, joy, and anxiety when I first arrived at USC two years ago from Korea to enter the International Relations PhD program. Like most…Continue Reading Tea with the President
Hundreds celebrated the Moon Festival in USC’s Bovard Auditorium with song and dance. Story by: Mingxu (Matthew) Sun On October 5, hundreds of people from all over California came together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Bovard Auditorium at USC. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Zhongqiu Festival, is held each…Continue Reading A Chinese Thanksgiving: Celebrating Moon Festival 2014
International students learn about the complex game of football and the beloved USC Trojans. Story by: Holden Slattery From tackling techniques to penalties to the USC fight song, international and domestic students who attended Football 101 at Heritage Hall on October 3 learned about the complex game of football and the beloved USC Trojans. USC…Continue Reading OIS Exclusive: Football 101—A Recap of the Action
OIS employs 12 graduate students to assist in serving USC’s international community. Student staff play an integral role in the delivery of services and programs OIS provides to international students and scholars. These graduate students come from diverse backgrounds and contribute unique perspectives, skills, and ideas that facilitate the work of OIS in serving our students…Continue Reading Meet OIS’s 2014-15 Student Staff
Read about how AIS and the USC community celebrated Garba this year. Story by: Mithuna Loganathan Showcasing their finest outfits and best dance moves, members of the USC community came out on September 20 to celebrate Garba and Dandiya Night with the Association of Indian Students (AIS). Garba, which took place in the Tutor Campus…Continue Reading Association of Indian Students Celebrated Garba with Style
Learn more about how international students can get involved with GSG. Story by: Leah Haynesworth Getting involved in a university’s extracurricular activities can be intimidating for any new student. The Graduate Student Government (GSG) wants to make it easy for all students to get involved by providing great opportunities for international students to attend social events, develop their…Continue Reading Graduate Student Government Welcomes International Students