Hannah Miller

Letter to the editor: USC Connect would increase awareness of student opportunities

As one of the students you might consider "connected," I would like to make the case for implementing USC Connect. I see three advisors every semester and am consistently disappointed by the quality of advisement. My advisors ask me what courses I plan to take, but do not ask about my interests, summer travel, research experience, career aspirations ... you get the picture. USC Connect eliminates much of what should be the responsibility of advisors by facilitating a more holistic approach to learning that demands information on internship opportunities, lectures, clubs and maybe even a fellowship opportunity. The result of USC Connect will be active learners inside and outside of the classroom.