Dear Students, On behalf of the Office of International Services (OIS), I want to personally welcome you to campus. To those who are joining the university as a new admitted student, we are glad you are here to begin your academic program at USC. To those who are continuing students, welcome back. I am excited…Continue Reading Welcome Message from the Director of OIS
The USC Department of Public Safety has received reports from students, many of whom are international students, who were deceived into giving money to impostors posing as law enforcement officials or representatives of agencies such as the Social Security Administration, IRS, U.S. Customs, Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security. Some impostors or…Continue Reading Community Safety Advisory: Scams
Studying abroad far from home is a remarkable and life-changing experience that allows international students to broaden their horizons, gain an excellent education, and explore new cultures. However, along with the many benefits of studying in the U.S., international students may encounter a phenomenon known as “culture shock.” Read on to learn more about culture…Continue Reading Navigating Culture Shock: A Guide for International Students in the U.S.
Valentine’s Day is not just a day for celebrating romantic love but also a time to reflect on the passions that bring joy and fulfillment to our lives. For many students, that passion is their chosen field of study. Whether it’s the excitement of making a breakthrough discovery or the satisfaction of solving a complex…Continue Reading Mice, Mentors, and Robots: How USC students were inspired to love the subject they study
Financial sextortion is a serious threat that can originate on social media, dating websites, apps, messaging services, and gaming platforms. This sinister scheme begins innocently, with individuals believing they are engaging with someone interested in a relationship or offering something valuable. The scammer solicits compromising photos and videos from the victim. They then use these materials…Continue Reading Warning: Financial Sextortion Scams – It’s More Common Than You Think!
USC students on OPT have been targeted by scammers and we want to ensure you have the information you need to protect yourself from danger. Scammers aggressively target international students, usually through phone calls or social media messages, impersonating government agency personnel and intimidating them by threatening their OPT status. Scammers then ask students to…Continue Reading Warning: Protect Yourself from OPT Scams and Phone Scams
USC Viterbi senior Upamanyu Dutta is on a mission to become an Olympian sailor. He is also working hard to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. It may be difficult to balance both parts of his life, but to Upamanyu, it is definitely worth it. His journey to become a professional yachtsman began when…Continue Reading Upamanyu Dutta Sets Sail for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics
Meet Rishi Malhan, a fourth year Robotics and Artificial Intelligence PhD Candidate at USC. Born and raised in India, his academic journey began at Nirma University in Gujarat, India, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. His graduate studies was the start of his Trojan life, earning a Master of Science…Continue Reading Head in the Books, and in the Sky: An Afternoon with PhD Candidate and Private Pilot Rishi Malhan
Meet Alex Jiang. An alumna who graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Fall 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production … and four awards and three nominations, for a film she worked on during her time at USC. During her senior year, Alex was supposed to be a…Continue Reading Alex’s Directorial Debut: The Story of a Rising USC Film Alumna
You might have heard about the bad fortune that black cats can bring or the good luck that comes from finding a random penny. We asked USC international students about common superstitions held in their home countries and here’s what they shared: Written by: Tamara Amhaz, OIS Communications Editor, Master of Communication Management, USC Annenberg…Continue Reading Superstitions From Around the World