Friday, July 20, 2018

Random Post II

Recently, an email from Marshall Career Source accidentally shocked me because of its opening title – “Dear Marshall Seniors.” I must admit that I have always been aware that I am a rising senior right now, and there is only one semester left for me to stay at USC, but being called as a “Marshall Senior” really makes me feel sad and nostalgic. I cannot believe that three years have gone so fast like this. 

When I first came to USC, everything was strange. I often got lost on campus even though the two buildings were just two blocks away from each other. I was not comfortable when talking in class, so I always thought about the words I wanted to say for many times before I raised my hand. I did not quite understand American culture and jokes, so I had a hard time making friends with others. But in these three years, I learned how to think and work independently but still be open-minded. I thought about myself and the world and chose what I should believe. I knew how to collaborate with other people and make friends with different backgrounds. I was clear about what career I want to pursue after graduation and had had several internships and jobs already. The most important thing is that I knew what kind of person I want to be in the future and where I should improve to become that person. 

When looking back at my life here at USC, the only thing I am regret was that I did not spend enough time exploring the place I have lived in for three years. So, I am going to unlock the places I have never been to around LA, and I would like to invite all of you to explore this magical place with me.

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  1. girl -same! I kind of wished I had explored more however we do live in a dangerous city and I'm not down to get mugged or be another DPMS email notification story. I think it's okay because we were all also full time students but now that we're graduating you'll have much more time to explore!

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  2. This is awesome and so relatable! I will only be here for two years since I went to community college and will be graduating early, and I sometimes wonder if I'm rushing an experience I can never get back. BUT, I have been trying to explore more as well and I recommend attending a Feastly dinner event (this is not sponsored lol i just genuinely loved it so much). You sign up and prepay and then feastly sends you a location where you and 15 other strangers sit down for a themed dinner and it is SO FUN. Congrats on being a senior!

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  3. I totally relate! I just realized that I'm halfway done with college, that means only 2 more years left for me at USC. There's so much that I still want to do before I graduate and have to face adult life. I recommend making a senior year bucket list and trying to do everything on it before you graduate! :)

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    1. On my way~ Just went to Six Flags yesterday!

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  4. Thank you for the reminder to enjoy our college years. I still have 2 more years left before graduation but even thinking about leaving makes me a bit nostalgic. Ive had so much fun here and i am not ready to let the experience end just quite yet. Not sure I want to be adulting fully soon

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    1. Take your time and live at the present.

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  5. I feel the same way being a rising senior, I have sooooo much going on and soooo much I want to do before I graduate and have to hit the ground running. Good luck!!

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  6. I completely relate to that feeling of shyness in class. I must admit I ususally don't talk in class for a fear that I might say something wrong. As an international student I also had trouble with American culture, specially jokes. I still don't find most of them funny. Hope you get to see LA in the time you have left and experience all it has to offer. We are in an amazing city. Enjoy it!

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  7. It's so important you make the most of your time left here. Don't waste it waiting for permission to do the things you feel are best for you. Do something unexpected like join a new student group. if it's one thing I know about SC the real value of this school lays with the connections you make. Even a subtle connection is something you can fall back on in the years ahead. I really feel for the people that leave having only gotten the grades, but missed the whole reason for being here

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    1. Totally agree. I will definitely do it.

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  8. I totally feel you. This class is my last class at USC, and after an absolutely amazing experience at this one of a kind university, I am extremely nostalgic.

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