This year, USC Annenberg Media is dedicating itself to the creation of its first ever International Desk, providing students with the tools and skills needed to report on international news. USC Annenberg Media is the official media organization of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The International Desk will serve as a bridge…Continue Reading Annenberg Media Launches New International Desk
A few minutes before 12:00 PM, King Hall was abuzz with quiet anticipation as the last students and staff members trickled in. The international student panel was about to begin, with the controversial presidential election as topic of discussion. Needless to say, this year’s election has been unlike any other before it, dividing Americans as supporters of either Donald Trump or…Continue Reading International Perspectives on this Year’s Presidential Election: Unplug Your Ears!
Women’s soccer is taking over. The 2015 U.S. – Japan world cup final drew over 25 million viewers, and these numbers are only predicted to continue growing. On the collegiate level, USC boasts a promising soccer team which this year is strengthened by three players from the international community. In order to introduce you to this diverse…Continue Reading USC’s International Women’s Soccer Heroes: Lulu Pullar
Last week’s International Perspectives on the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election was a great success! Kathleen Xue from the Daily Trojan attended the event, and summarized the main topics of discussion for those unable to make it. Read the article here! …Continue Reading International Students Voice Views on 2016 Election
Women’s soccer is taking over. The 2015 U.S. – Japan world cup final drew over 25 million viewers, and these numbers are only predicted to continue growing. On the collegiate level, USC boasts a promising soccer team which this year is strengthened by three players from the international community. In order to introduce you to this diverse…Continue Reading USC’s International Women’s Soccer Heroes: Olga Langenskiöld
Last Thursday, the OIS concluded yet another successful coffee hour. The event was strategically located on the doorstep of the OIS Office, so as to attract as many international guests as possible. Samosas, cookies, and coffee were served to the students as they stopped by to catch up with their peers. The event was co-hosted by USC’s Relationship…Continue Reading Students Enjoy Samosas, Cookies, and Coffee at OIS Coffee Hour
Women’s soccer is taking over. The 2015 U.S. – Japan world cup final drew over 25 million viewers, and these numbers are only predicted to continue growing. On the collegiate level, USC boasts a promising soccer team which this year is strengthened by three players from the international community. In order to introduce you to this diverse…Continue Reading USC’s International Women’s Soccer Heroes: Ashleigh Plumptre
OIS would like to welcome its new student staff members to the team! The OIS staff greatly look forward to working with you over the next two semesters. Feel free to take a moment and read their biographies on the OIS website. OIS currently employs 17 students to assist in serving USC’s international community. Each student staff member plays an integral role in the…Continue Reading Meet OIS’s 2016-17 Student Staff
Scammers are targeting international students in Southern California. Scammers posing as agents of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), travel companies, apartment leasing companies, and immigration agencies – such as the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and U.S. Embassies abroad are contacting students and demanding money and personal…Continue Reading Be Aware of Internet and Phone Scams
What normally happens when you graduate in the U.S. as an international student? You return to your home country, where your degree from USC is received with open arms by potential employers. But what if you would rather remain in the States and become a permanent resident? One way of doing this is by finding a…Continue Reading Top 10 Things you Need to Know about the FY 2018 Green Card Lottery