Posted in Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Jan 9th, 2012
Deaaaaar Diary… Just kidding. But really… today was an awesome first day back. Second semester feels good. Break was the perfect length, I’m well rested from finals (thank God) and reeeady to get back to my beloved school! No classes before 11 on 3/5 days of the week also makes this semester a bit sweeter [...]
Posted in Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife, USC Dornsife Ambassador Intros, USC Dornsife Students in Los Angeles on Nov 28th, 2011
One of my favorite things about USC is the fact that it is incredibly focused on community involvement. I am part of an organization on campus called Troy Camp. Troy Camp was founded in 1948 and is USC’s official philanthropy. As a member of Troy Camp, I was a counselor for a group of eight [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students, Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Sep 22nd, 2011
Helenes recruitment is over, which means we have 25 wonderful new additions to our family. These girls are all dedicated to service, committed to the university, and spirited beyond belief. I have a Little this semester and she’s the most adorable thing. It’s like having a little sister who I get to share my “wisdom” [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students, Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Jun 2nd, 2011
As a member of ALIVE, one of the many environmental clubs on campus, I have had the opportunity to attend dozens of events both on and off campus that reflect my interest in the environment and have allowed me to meet new people that share these interests. Recently, I attended a forest restoration put on [...]
Posted in Academic Life in USC Dornsife, Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students, Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife, USC Dornsife Students in Los Angeles on May 6th, 2011
Happy May, Dornsifers! I just finished my last final and can’t believe this year is ending. A few of my close friends from home are getting ready for their senior prom right now, and I’m thinking a lot about this time during my senior year, only a year ago – I’d just committed to USC [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students, Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Apr 19th, 2011
My friend Sasha was the Ceremonies Chair for Relay for Life this year and has been working really hard planning the ceremonies since last semester. She dragged me to a piñata store earlier this year to see if they could build this GIANT piñata that spells out cancer. Then we went to Home Depot to [...]
Posted in Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Apr 17th, 2011
Today was a busy weekend for the USC Helenes. It was both Spirits in Action and Swim with Mike, and we are required to work two shifts at either or one at each. Last year, I worked Swim with Mike, which, through a swim-a-thon, raises scholarship money for athletes that lost theirs due to disability. [...]
Posted in Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Apr 11th, 2011
Troy Camp (TC) is USC’s oldest and largest student run philanthropy that works with kids from inner city South Central Los Angeles. TC counselors put on a weeklong summer camp and then host activities throughout the following year with the campers. We also conduct a number of educational programs at local elementary schools and work [...]
Posted in Campus Life for USC Dornsife Students, Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Apr 11th, 2011
This past weekend was Relay for Life at USC! Cromwell track was busy with walkers and runners alike and the center of the field was populated with tents and people playing soccer and frisbee. I walked with the USC Helenes and our theme was “Outsmart Brain Cancer.” I walked about 15 laps, so almost 4 [...]
Posted in Civic Engagement through USC Dornsife on Apr 1st, 2011
Give hope. Share love. Spread joy. Service in the Park is a series of hands-on outreach projects put on by USC’s oldest female service organization, the Helenes. All members of the Trojan Family are encouraged to stop by and give back to charitable organizations in the greater L.A. area. Today was a typical Southern California [...]