Jim Becker

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Political Science major
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas

The thing I love most about USC Dornsife is: the quality of the professors in the wide range of departments.

In my opinion, the three best things about Los Angeles are: the weather, the diversity, and there literally isn't anything L.A. doesn't have.

My favorite place to eat in Los Angeles is: Santino's in Venice Beach because it combines lasagna, orange soda, and the sun.

My dream job would be: to be Stephen Colbert's successor.

If I had an all-expenses paid ticket anywhere in the world, I would travel to: the Seychelles - a little different from the prairies of Kansas.

 

Melanie Blair

Year in school: Senior
Major/minor: International Relations Global Business major; minor in French
Hometown: Libertyville, Illinois

In my opinion, the three best things about Los Angeles are: all of the different districts to explore, the great music scene, and the weather.

My dream job would be: President of the International Olympic Committee or a Not Ready For Primetime Player.

My favorite spot on the USC campus is: Doheny Library- it reminds me of Hogwarts!

A perfect day would include: going to the beach in the morning, hitting the slopes to ski in the afternoon, and a movie night with friends (and it’s possible in LA!).

 

Kelsey Bradshaw

Year in school: Sophomore
Major/minor: Psychology major; minors in Substance Abuse Prevention and Forensics and Criminality
Hometown: West Linn, Oregon

The thing I love most about USC Dorsife is: the variety of classes available and the amazing professors.

My favorite place to eat in Los Angeles is: Syrup because it has amazing desserts that my friends and I eat as entire meals!

My dream job would be: working as a youth and addiction counselor.

My favorite spot on the USC campus is: the Campus Center because there are so many different types of restaurants.

 

Emily Chen

Year in school: Junior
Major/minor: Double major in International Relations and East Asian Languages & Cultures
Hometown: Saratoga, California (Bay Area!)

The thing I love most about USC Dornsife is: the amazing spirit, people, and professors.

My favorite place to eat in Los Angeles is: Daikokuya - the hour-long waits are so worth it.

My dream job would be: being a travel correspondent.  I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any better than getting paid to travel to beautiful exotic locations and eat good food.

My favorite spot on the USC campus is: the Literatea courtyard behind Doheny Library.

 

Arshya Gurbani

Year in school: Sophomore
Major/minor: Biological Sciences major; minor in Dance
Hometown: Fullerton, California

My dream job would be: traveling journalist reporting on health-related issues or a pediatric physician with Doctors without Borders.

A perfect day would include: an early morning run, a day with some close friends, and a family dinner.

To me, the Trojan family is: the helpful and enthusiastic vibe that makes campus always feel so alive.

My favorite spot on the USC campus is: the cute tree-lined walkway between SGM and the engineering quad, although I also enjoy the Rose Garden on a quiet, sunny day!

 

Aaron Lieberman

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: Psychology major
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona

The thing I love most about USC Dornsife is: the diversity of classes because it gives me the opportunity to sample courses from dozens of different majors.

In my opinion, the three best things about Los Angeles are: the consistently good weather, the plethora of dining options, and everything else except the Lakers.

My favorite spot on the USC campus is: the grassy hill in McCarthy Quad; it's a great place to gain some perspective.

My favorite movie is: Ocean's Eleven (the Clooney version, not the original).

 

Laura Lindeen

Year in school: Junior
Major/minor: Psychology and Linguistics major; minor in Consumer Behavior
Hometown: Sherman Oaks, California

My favorite place to eat in Los Angeles is: the Griddle Cafe because of the fun ambiance and, of course, the unbelievably delicious pancakes.

To me, the Trojan family is: perfect. It's entirely unmatched by any other university and truly makes you feel like a part of something larger than life.

My favorite spot on the USC campus is: McCarthy Quad, especially on a sunny day. Seeing students decked out in USC gear, reading on the grassy knoll, and tossing footballs feels so collegiate and inspires me!

My favorite books are: the Harry Potter series because of the unbelievable way in which I'm swept into the amazing, magical world -- I just can't read the books enough!

 

Eric Park

Year in school: Sophomore
Major: International Relations Global Business major; minor in Songwriting

Hometown: Redondo Beach, California

My favorite place to eat in Los Angeles is: El Rocoto because nothing beats Peruvian food.

A perfect day would include: friends, and car, and a full tank of gas.

One of my favorite books is: Frankenstein by Victor Hugo because the monster magnifies the errs of human condition.

If I had an all-expenses paid ticket anywhere in the world, I would travel to: the Trappist Monasteries in Rome because silence is everyone's mother tongue.

 

Katie Risbrough

Year in school: Junior
Major: History major with a pre-health emphasis
Hometown: Mission Viejo, California

The thing I love most about USC is: the variety. I love being given the opportunity to major, double major and minor in so many interesting topics.

In my opinion, the three best things about Los Angeles are: the millions of opportunities to find adventures, its close proximity to the beach, and of course the food!

My favorite place to eat in Los Angeles is: El Cholo, because I am completely obsessed with Mexican food and theirs is by far the best!

My favorite movie is: Disney's The Parent Trap, because I still have not given up hope of finding my long-lost twin someday.

 

Erica Lauren Robles

Year in school: Junior
Major: Double major in History and Political Science; minor in Art History
Hometown: Riverside, California

The thing I love most about USC Dornsife is: the accessibility of the professors.

In my opinion, the three best things about Los Angeles are: USC, the Lakers and the beach!!!

To me, the Trojan Family is: everyone and anyone who is associated with USC.

If I had an all-expenses paid ticket anywhere in the world, I would travel: all across Europe to see all the WWII sites. I am a nerd and I have accepted this fact.