Ayushmita Rao Graduate student from Mumbai, India Physical distancing hasn’t been easy for me, especially since I’m living alone right now. It’s very easy to let the anxiety get to me, which is why I go for walks every evening just to get some sun on my face and relieve the pent-up anxiety of the…Continue Reading

Niranjana Kumar Graduate student from Dubai, UAE I cannot sit still – you can find me moving to every beat I hear! This is what I’m channeling when practicing physical distancing. There are some fantastic hip-hop workouts on YouTube that I’ve been trying out. I’m an extremely neat person, and so I’m investing my energy…Continue Reading

Kathrin Altmann Graduate student from Recklinghausen, Germany Everybody knows I’m a busy girl, and I’ve kept it that way even when practicing physical distancing! I’ve found time for creative pursuits, whether it’s painting or learning French on Duolingo. My multitasking has found its way into my new daily routine – I work on my homework,…Continue Reading

Deeksha Lal Graduate student from Dubai, UAE I’m an outdoors person. I thrive on sun, sand, and sea, so to speak – which means physical distancing has been especially hard on me. I’ve learned that the best way to avoid cabin fever is to keep myself occupied at all times. I’m finally finding the time…Continue Reading

Meet the Woman Behind the Scenes

Who helps create the amazing events hosted by the Office of International Services? One piece of the pie is Courtney Hartzell, the OIS Program Assistant. Born in Buffalo, New York, Courtney decided to take her love for international travel and culture here to USC. Her love for a multicultural life started on a family vacation…Continue Reading Meet the Woman Behind the Scenes

International Hoop Dreams

Many international students attended their first college basketball game on Sunday as the USC Men’s Basketball Team faced  the Univeristy of Utah. The Trojans lost this game, but the international and domestic students in attendance still had a blast cheering them on and displaying their Trojan spirit. Afterwards, international students attended an educational basketball clinic, where…Continue Reading International Hoop Dreams

Sohee Kalayeh Joins the OIS Staff

The Office of International Services is excited to announce that Sohee Kalayeh has joined our team as an Immigration Advisor on January 19. Sohee comes to OIS with a wealth of immigration advising experience. Sohee’s international background, academic achievements and professional experience make her a wonderful asset to OIS and the university. During her undergraduate studies at…Continue Reading Sohee Kalayeh Joins the OIS Staff