Dornsife Trojan Talk

Welcome to USC! Admitted students can listen to this episode to learn more about the virtual events being offered by the USC Dornsife Office of Admission and Student Success this April.

You’ve been admitted to USC… congratulations! Now you're probably wondering, how do I choose where to go for college? This podcast episode features three current students sharing their college decision journey, and what steps they took to find their fit at USC Dornsife.

The Freshman Science Honors Program (F.S.H.) is an alternate learning program that includes special events, small labs, academic support, and a lively student community. F.S.H. staff and students join our hosts to talk about the basics of the program and what value it can bring to new students.

On this episode, Mark talks with three freshman Thematic Option students (Allison, Alisha, Matt) about their experience so far in the T.O. program. Topics include ways to discover the program, favorite classes, adapting to a virtual environment, and much more!

Thematic Option (T.O.), an alternate general education program based in interdisciplinary learning, is one of the most intriguing experiences offered at USC Dornsife. Join our hosts, along with Executive Director Dr. Rich Edinger and Dornsife student Samantha, in a discussion about T.O., the community built in the program, and information about the application and informational sessions.

On our final episode of 2020, hosts Mark and Anusha go through the most frequently asked questions received at our Fall virtual events. If you have a question as a prospective student, you’re likely to hear an answer here!

Classes and majors are great but what do our students do outside of the classroom? If you have an interest in research, study abroad, service learning, or internships, this is the episode for you! Join us along with our guests Colleen, Sofia, and Tommy as we discuss the variety of experiential opportunities available at the Dornsife College.

Looking for advice on how to prepare your application to be a Pre-Health student at USC? Are you considering a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy or other health professions? Join us along with our guests, G and Jo, as we discuss classes, opportunities, and the preparation they took to thrive as Pre-Health students at USC Dornsife.

The big question on everyone’s mind when they choose a major to apply to is about the careers they can pursue after graduating. We talk with co-host Anusha about her USC Dornsife major and how she is connecting Dornsife experiences and resources to her future career. We are also joined by Octavio Avila, Director of the Dornsife Career Pathways office, who talks to us about the approach prospective students can take to the career development process.

We know that the college application process can be a stressful time, so we're here to help! Our guests are Zion and Sahil, two current USC Dornsife students who recently went through the application process themselves. Join us as we talk about USC Dornsife updates, new additions to the Common Application, and strategies on how to best navigate the process.