The end of the spring semester is right around the corner for USC students. Many are turning in their last assignments or projects before the beginning of finals week.
The last day of classes is April 26 and study days begin April 27 to April 30. The week of finals starts May 1 and concludes May 8.
In preparation for finals at USC, a host of services and study sessions are being offered on campus so anyone can attend to help relieve stress or anxiety. Here are just a few:
The Parkside International Residential College Community Council has arranged a “Pre-Finals Pajama Jam,” for students to come dressed in their pajamas, eat “breakfast for dinner” and receive goodie bags. The event is on April 22 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., students must register on EngageSC to attend. .
The Viterbi Learning Program is hosting the “Finals Study Slam” on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ronald Tutor Hall Building in room 222. It’s the last study event of the semester where students are free to attend and can enjoy snacks, soft drinks and a study space. There will also be “goodie bags.”
Late Night SC presents the last game night of the year before finals which will happen on April 26 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Alumni Park. It is open to all students to attend. There will be free food, board games, lawn games and arcade games including Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, the Simpsons and more.
Students who enjoy studying and being around dogs can spend some time and de-stress with their furry friends at the USC Health Science Campus in front of the Psychology Services Center. “Come and de-stress with our furry friends from LAX PUPS” written on the flyer for wellness pups coming to campus.
Also, Viterbi Well is hosting the “Pawsitive Vibes Engineers Unwind Study Break” for students to take a study break and “pet some cute dogs”. It will happen on April 29 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Engineering Quad OHE Patio. Students can sign up for free to attend the event on EngageSC.
The Leavey Library is hosting multiple events for students to go to before finals.
In front of the library “Study On! Spring 2024″ is happening from April 29 to May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and separate times on May 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students to enjoy. There will be in-person activities highlighting the importance of physical and mental wellness. Students can take part in Olympic style games and pet therapy. There will be refreshments ranging from coffee and tea to hot cocoa packets. Also students can snack on cookies or get their hands-on study break tools and other resources.
The library time schedule will remain the same for students to go and study away from their dorm rooms in quiet spaces.
Finally, the library offers online links to “Anytime Activities,” which students can use by clicking on videos for breathing breaks, desk stretching or to watch a virtual guide through nature.