TSS Finals Study Session

Students studied for finals while enjoying free Chipotle and a coloring station!

TSS Headshot Event

Open to TSS members, this was a great opportunity to get a professional headshot photo taken for LinkedIn and other profiles at Mudd Hall.

Interview Question Colloquium

Have you ever been asked an interview question that stumped you? Or, have you ever received a unique question that you will always remember? At this event, we grouped up and discussed common and uncommon questions that might come up in interview settings. It was a supportive and collaborative environment to practice responses and gain insights from your peers.

Headshot Days

We brought back TSS Headshot Days for the Spring! Two professional headshot sessions were available for TSS members eager to put their best foot forward for future career opportunities.

Headshot Day

It’s that time of the year when resumes are being created and updated, and LinkedIn profiles are sporting fresh faces and new experiences. Whatever your major and year, securing professional headshots is a great step to prepare for networking, recruitment and job searches. That’s why TSS provided its members with free professional headshot sessions at the beautiful Mudd Hall!

Study n’ Snacks

Members reviewed for finals with some free pizza and donuts at the tents outside McCarthy.

Book Exchange

Looking for a great new read or a book buddy? TSS’s Book Exchange was an opportunity to receive another student or faculty member’s favorite book and connect with them through LinkedIn. All members had to do was drop a book of theirs in one of our book boxes and we made sure that members received a new book back!

Free Headshots

TSS provided free headshots for members to use for their LinkedIn profile or future job applications! Pictures were taken at Mudd Hall of Philosophy.

Journal Club

For members looking to learn about current developments in their field and have a thoughtful conversation with students that share their academic interests, we hosted Journal Club! This was a great opportunity to meet with fellow students to discuss research articles from recent issues of a journal of their choice.

Coffee Chat with Dr. Yolanda Gil

Members attended the first coffee chat virtually with Dr. Yolanda Gil, a Research Professor of Computer Science and Spatial Sciences and Principal Scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute. Students usually find these chats very helpful in discovering research opportunities, learning more about campus programs and even finding mentors!

Career Conversations

TSS held the first in a series of workshops designed to help students cultivate skillsets for future careers! The first session was for students interested in research-oriented careers either in industry or academic institutions. Members heard upperclassmen share their insights on developing analytical skills for reviewing research publications.

Pre-Med Panel

Members joined us virtually for a conversation with upperclassmen and recent alumni sharing their advice and insight into navigating the pre-med track and medical school application process.

“Job Interviews Strategies for Success” Panel

Trojan Scholars Society hosted a panel to discuss the interview process across various job fields. Members heard from upperclassmen with internship experience who engaged in a productive discussion and shared their advice for a successful interview!

Scholar Seminar Series

During the week of the SCymposium, TSS co-hosted a series of Scholar Seminars led by faculty members from the humanities and social sciences. On Monday, Professor Cunningham from the Marshall School of Business led a discussion on the macroeconomic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the Academic Director for USC’s Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, Dr. Huebner, led a seminar on her recently published historical research on Native American memory and cultural commemoration.

Coffee Chat #1 – Professor Lamy

Members had their first TSS Virtual Coffee Chat of the year! Coffee chats are opportunities to engage in conversation with professors on any topic you wish, including their research, current events, information about classes they teach, and much more. Students have often found these chats incredibly beneficial to identify a research opportunity, learn more about other programs on campus, or even find a long-lasting mentor! Professor Lamy spoke with students about his expertise in International Relations, Environmental Studies, and Spatial Sciences. Learn more about him here. We capped the event at 15 people, and coffee chats will function as casual group conversations rather than formal presentations.

Resume Workshop

Your resume is essentially a snapshot of who you are and what you bring to the table. It's the very first impression you get to make on an employer, and it's up to you to present yourself in the best light possible! Members learned how to improve their resume writing skills to secure a job or internship in a resume workshop led by Career Advisor Manjari Agrawal.

Journal Club

Members kept up to date with current developments in their field by joining their fellow students for a discussion of research articles in the most recent issues of your journal of choice (Nature, MIT Technology Review, Foreign Affairs). This was an excellent opportunity for students to engage with research publications in their area of study and initiate a discourse with peers who shared similar academic interests.

Trivia Night

Searching for a socially acceptable way to display your knowledge of all things obscure and arcane? Or perhaps looking to connect with other students over an evening of lively, intellectual competition? Some members who answered ‘yes!’ joined us for TSS Trivia Night! Prizes were awarded to each member of the winning team.