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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

It takes a big heart – and a lot of guts – to fight for social justice in a new country. But Korean Ph.D. student Ahyoung Song is just the woman for the job. Story by: Lydia Siriprakorn Ahyoung Song wouldn’t call herself a superhero, but to the many runaway Korean teenagers and homeless LA…Continue Reading Fight On! for Social Justice

Georgi Dimitrov is going from Thornton School of Music’s commencement stage to the helm of his first one-act opera, Maximus.  by Georgi Dimitrov and Lydia Siriprakorn A Thornton School of Music graduate is gearing up to tackle the Los Angeles arts scene. Georgi Dimitrov is the proud, new recipient of a Master of Music in…Continue Reading Thornton Graduate Hits a Career High Note

Visit OIS in our new location! OIS is now located at Grace Ford Salvatori Hall (GFS) Suite 120. The entrance is accessible through an external door located on the east side of the building. We appreciate your patience as we settle into our new space. Office of International Services 3601 Watt Way, Suite 120 Grace…Continue Reading OIS Has Moved to Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Suite 120 (GFS 120)

Not ready to say goodbye? Neither are we. 2014 graduate Songyu Zhu is off to Harvard. Read on as she bids farewell to USC. Story by: Songyu Zhu Time flows over days and nights. By the time you feel its pace, years have already passed. Entering USC and being called a “freshman” feels like yesterday….Continue Reading Leaving the Nest: A Graduate’s Farewell to USC

International Artist Fellow Fei Kayser wants you to check your Chinese stereotypes at the door. Her new play is a glimpse into what life in China is really like. Story by: Lydia Siriprakorn Fei Kayser may be one of USC’s first International Artist Fellows, but she certainly hit the ground running when she arrived last…Continue Reading Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Chinese People But Were Afraid to Ask

OIS honored students and scholars for their contributions to USC with an evening reception at the University Club. by Amy Lam The Office of International Services hosted the J-1 Reception at the University Club on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, to honor contributions of students and scholars to the international community at USC. Scholars, students and…Continue Reading Bringing the International Community Together at the J-1 Reception

What a night! OIS celebrated the class of 2014 at the 32nd Annual International Student Graduation Reception last Friday. Story by:  Lydia Siriprakorn On Friday, April 18, 2014, the Office of International Services celebrated graduating students with a grand reception complete with live music, dance performances, food, desserts, raffle prizes, and more. A live jazz…Continue Reading Celebrating International Students at the 32nd Annual Graduation Reception