Shelly McArdle

Class of 2011, B.A. in Psychology

Where have you worked and/or studied since you graduated from USC?

Intern at WGBH in Boston
Freelance Production Assistant in the Entertainment Industry
Currently finishing the Master’s portion of an Organizational Studies degree in the Boston College Carroll School of Management and on the PhD track

What was the most beneficial thing you did as a student at USC to prepare you for post-graduation?

Enjoy the diversity that is USC – join clubs, get internships, study abroad, take random classes. The diversity of people and experiences prepared me for anything and allowed me to sculpt my own resume/future.

What course did you enjoy the most?

Interpersonal Relationships with Dr. Barone.

If you were an undergraduate again, is there anything that you would do differently?

I only studied abroad for 1 month, I would do it for an entire semester. I would also try to venture into LA more.

Have you won any awards, accolades, etc. after you graduated from USC?

Best Faculty Paper: “Every Day is a Learning Experience: Daily Emotion and Daily Learning and the Moderating Effects of Perceived Resources” with Spencer Harrison and Michael Pratt, Cognition in the Rough PDW, Academy of Management Conference, August 2012

Excellent Reviewer Award, MOC Division, Academy of Management Conference, August 2013