Taking the Entrepreneurship: Exploring What It Takes to Create Your Own Business course through USC’s Pre-College Program was a truly meaningful experience for me. Even though I took the course online, it was still a great learning experience and gave me a new perspective on the field of business. I am so grateful to the USC Pre-College Program team for creating this amazing opportunity and for giving me the chance to learn from Professor Glenn Fox. More than anything, this c

Music has continued to be one of the most meaningful parts of my school life, and this year was filled with so many accomplishments and memories that I will always treasure. At this year’s music awards ceremony, I was honored to receive my second year lettering in Concert Band, my Tri-M Music Honor Society patch, and the Flute Section Leader Award Certificate. Additionally, I am happy to announce that I will be continuing my role as Flute Section Leader in Concert Band for th

This week, I had the privilege of tutoring Ann, a girl from Russia who is interested in improving her Korean language skills in order to pursue her education (and hopefully attend university in South Korea). We had a 40-minute session where we started off with basic conversations, and the experience was amazing! Working with someone so passionate about learning another language and immersing herself in a different culture reminded me of how language can connect people from co

I just finished reading Good to Great by Jim Collins, a book discussing what separates successful companies from truly exceptional ones, and I wanted to share my experience and insights. One of the ideas that stood out to me most was Collins’s concept of “Level 5 Leadership,” which characterizes great leaders as those who possess a combination of humility and strong will. Instead of seeking attention or personal fame, these leaders focus on helping their company and team succ

This year, I returned to Forensics Speech and participated in all four tournaments in the Prose and Poetry categories. Even though I was not able to place or letter during my freshman year, I came back determined to improve and push myself further. Forensics has been a special part of my high school journey, as it has allowed me to meet new people and try new things— I never expected to enjoy so much! I made sure to spend a lot of time carefully selecting and preparing my pie