International Photo Contest Winners

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

Office Hours vs. Calls to Parents

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

Twins Engineering Success

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

International Student Assembly: Helping USC Students Find a Home Away from Home

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