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First-Year Advising Team at Dornsife's Major & Minor Fair
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| Major Explorations & More!
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Thanks to all who joined us during last month's First-Year Experience event, Exploring Majors & Minors, and Dornsife's Major & Minor Fair. Couldn't make it? Download our resource guide here!
We look forward to seeing you at today's event, Career 101: Career Prep for Freshmen, MHP 203, 4:00-5:00 PM. Click the flyer below to reserve a spot! Students who RSVP will also receive a link to a recording of the workshop.
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Can't make it today? We have one more FYE event this semester: Thriving Through Your First Year, November 16, 3:00-5:00 PM. Click on our flyer below to learn more!
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FYA CONNECTION
Get Registration Ready!
Spring registration is just around the corner. Have you met with your First-Year Advisor yet? Completion of a Pre-Registration Advising Appointment is required before you can enroll in next semester's classes. Check your email for instructions from your advisor, or click below to reserve an appointment.
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RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
La CASA and Student Equity & Inclusion Programs
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|  | Isis Galeno is a Dornsife FYA Graduate Assistant and a Class of 2021 alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and
Non-Governmental Organizations & Social Change
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During my time as an undergraduate student at USC, La CASA became an important part of my college experience. Not only was La CASA a place where I could learn and grow as a student, it was also a place where I could just hang out and have fun with other Latinx students on campus.
Located in STU 400, La CASA provides a variety of programs, events, and resources which aim to support and empower Latinx students. For example, when I was an undergraduate they hosted final exams study break sessions, Loteria playing sessions, and a Power Pan Dulce workshop series. Ultimately, La CASA became my home and safe space on campus, and I hope that it can be the same for a new generation of Latinx students at USC.
To learn about La CASA’s events, click here or follow them on Instagram @lacasadeusc.
Looking to connect with more communities? View a full list of Student Equity & Inclusion Programs by clicking below.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Study Survival Strategies
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Midterm grades are in—but that’s no reason to panic! If your grades leave much to be desired, here are some handy tips, including insight from senior English (Creative Writing) and Psychology major Valentina Gomez.
Assess your situation
- Use your syllabus or Blackboard to calculate your grade—and the wiggle room left to fix it. This helps you set realistic goals to reach an ideal grade.
Ask for help
Time management
Study environment
- Set up a focused study environment—whatever that means for you.
- Use your full range of senses (smell, taste, touch, sound, as well as sight) while studying and before exams to aid your memory recall.
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Group projects
- Put dates on the calendar right away so your group expectations are clear and you have plenty of time to work, even with unexpected delays.
- Do your best on your delegated work, and let the professor know if a teammate falls through.
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Body doubling
- Studying independently with friends to hold each other accountable makes it easier to start—which is the hardest step.
Studying can feel daunting, but these tips will help you prepare for success so you can finish your semester with confidence.
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Upcoming Events
TUE, OCT 24 & WED, OCT 25
11 - 11:50 AM
Kortschak Center | Stress Management Workshop (Zoom)*
SUN, OCT 29
1 PM - 4 PM
USC Village | Boo Bash
TUE, OCT 31 & WED, NOV 1
11 - 11:45 AM
Kortschak Center | Test-taking Workshop (Zoom)*
Events with an asterisk* may count toward an FYE prize! Visit FYE for details.
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Registration Dates
FRI, NOV 10
Last day to drop a class with an official transcript "W"
NOV 22 - 26
Thanksgiving Break
FRI, DEC 1
Fall Semester classes end
DEC 2 - 5
Study days
DEC 6 - 13
Final examinations
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