University of Southern California
Senior, NGOs and Social Change Major, Trombonist in Trojan Marching Band!
I am an excited person ready to seize any opportunities presented to me. I love running, reading, performing, being with kids, arts and crafts, and especially learning.
About me
- SchoolUniversity of Southern California
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearSenior
- Age21
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusUndeclared/Other
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Hometown
Irvine, California, United States
Major(s)
Non-Governmental Organizations and Social Change in the Sociology department. I was formerly a double major with Anthropology, but I needed to drop it in order to graduate early -- I still loved the major and could elaborate on the classes for it!
Minor(s)
Social Entrepreneurship
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
Trojan Marching Band -- Trombone Section Leader, Squad Leader Work-Study -- Trojan Marching Band Pavilion Assistant USC MOVE (Marshall Outreach and Volunteer Entrepreneurs) Phi Beta Kappa -- nation's oldest honors society Maymester -- spent a month "bookpacking" in New Orleans/ Louisiana Community Safety Conference Global Brigades at Marshall Joint Educational Project American Women for International Understanding -- outside involvement Visionary Youth Los Angeles -- volunteered at non-profit
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
The adjustment to college was not too difficult because of the marching band, which gave me an "auto-family." We got right into band camp before school even started, so I had friends before any freshmen orientations. USC has so many opportunities at your fingertips, so it has been my mission to take advantage of everything I can. I truly believe this is one of the best schools in the nation with everything it offers you.
Favorite class
I have too many favorite classes, but I think one of the most impactful courses I have taken was my Social Innovation Design Lab course. This taught me about the user-centered design process and designing products based on research rather than assumptions. I had meaningful conversations with 20 older adults, learning about the pleasure and pain points in their lives to eventually design a product. It completely shifted the way I see problems, now understanding that they are opportunities for positive change. It was an incredible course.
Career goals
I am open to many things, but I absolutely want to work in the social impact realm. I am interested in memory care, non-profit consulting, starting my own business, or education.
Ideal way to spend a free night
My ideal way to spend a free night is to go to dinner and watch a Disney movie with my favorite people/ close friends at home.
High school or secondary school
Northwood High School -- Irvine, CA, United States
Meeting point
Tommy Trojan Statue on the University of Southern California campus
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