Hey all! I hope you guys enjoyed your time at this past week’s Kyrayla Office Hours and PACF Hype GM! For those picking up or those being picked up, I hope you’re all excited for KAPA REVEALS!! Since I’ve come to USC, my TroyPhi line (shoutout Angel line!!) has become a true family for me and I know the same will go for all of you.
For a quick gratitude exercise, think about someone who’s family to you—- blood relation or not. Maybe it’s someone you haven’t spoken to in a while! If you feel comfortable, send them a quick text telling them what they mean to you! Or, feel free to give them a call if you like as well :)) For me, grounding myself and remembering the people that serve as my support system always motivates me to keep going! As I’m writing this, I just texted my parents!
Be sure to check out each week’s Dev Corner for different personal/professional resources! This week, we have Lissa’s Journal Prompts for Self Care, and if you’re a Viterbi student, an opportunity to connect with a TP USC Alum!
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything, of just wanna chat! <3
All my love,
Kyra
Lissa’s Journal Prompts to Aid Self Care:
The semester is quickly picking up, especially with midterms around the corner and club activities getting more intensive. One way I help myself stay grounded through all the chaos is by journaling at least once a week. I find it to be very therapeutic and a great way to indulge in self care, so I definitely recommend you try it out sometime! Here are some journal prompts you can write or just think about the next time you need to recollect your thoughts and emotions 💞
What are 3 songs that make you feel good and why?
What are 3 things you accomplished this week, no matter how small they may seem?
What are 3 of your favorite quotes?
What are 3 things that make you feel cozy and comfortable?
What are 5 things you love about yourself and why?
What are 5 things you are looking forward to this next week or month?
What does your ideal self-care day look like?
What is something that you’re struggling with right now and what are steps you can take to address it?
I hope these prompts help you de-stress a bit and possibly add a little bit of joy to your day! I’m rooting for you guys and am always here to help! Reach out to me at ifredric@usc.edu anytime you need anything or would like to talk :)
Connections & Opportunities:
Alumni Opportunities:
🚨🚨Attention Viterbi Students!!🚨🚨 Kris Tanhueco, a recently graduated Mechanical Engineering Student will be at the Viterbi Career Fair this Thursday on Trousdale from 10am-3pm! She is working as a Systems Engineer for RoviSys in Thousand Oaks, California and would love for anyone interested to stop by and have a conversation with her! Be sure to pull up and support a graduated TP member! To learn more about Kris’ company and what she does, check out her LinkedIn post here and feel free to contact her at kriselle.tanhueco@rovisys.com.
Do you have a friend or family member that is now a TP Alum?! Send them this form so that we can be sure to stay connected with them!
Internships:
The SIPA (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans) and non-profit in Historic Filipinotown Stop The Hate Youth Leaders Internship application is still open!! It is a great opportunity to learn more about Pilipino identity and work with local Historic Filipinotown! There is an information session this Wednesday from 5-6pm!
Read the following for more details.
From SIPA: “We are recruiting for our Stop the Hate Youth Leaders Internship that will provide education, awareness, and leadership skills to youth ages 16 – 22. This 6-month internship, starting in December 2023, focuses on gaining the skills and knowledge to prevent anti-Asian American hate and violence. Throughout the internship, youth will attend trainings to learn how to talk about racism with their peers, prevent it through education and workshops, and stopping it through de-escalation techniques. Additionally, they’ll be learning how to use arts and culture as a method to heal and take care of ourselves. The internship will culminate with a youth-led conference to kick off APAHM.”
Check out the one pager for the internship opportunity here.
Apply here! Applications close on October 20th.
Information sessions are on Wednesday September 27th 5PM – 6PM and Thursday October 12 5PM – 6PM! If you are interested, please reach out to @Beatrice@sipacares.org for more information!
USC Global Fellows
Have you ever wanted to travel to East Asia for work? Through the Global Fellows program, USC provides an opportunity to do so for the summer! If selected, you embark to Seoul, South Korea or Tokyo, Japan for 8 weeks and are matched with an internship that aligns with your career goals. The best part is…it’s fully funded! USC covers your airfare, housing expenditures, and even provides a stipend for you to cover food and cultural expenses. I had the privilege of being a part of this program this past summer and got to live in Seoul while working for a Marketing start-up. If you guys have any questions about the application or my experience, don’t hesitate to reach out as always. I’d love to chat about it! Applications close Wednesday, November 29th!
Attend any information sessions here:
Ongoing Development Resources:
Did you know that the Career Center has drop in resume/CV review hours! They take place Monday-Friday from 1-3:30 PM, and no appointments are necessary! Check out their office located on the left hand side of TCC steps!
If you would like me to personally review and go over your resume, please fill out this form!
USC Troy Philippines Mental Health Resources & Services Guide
Feel free to refer to this compiled list if you ever need to, or if you have any recommendations for resources to add to this list– please reach out to me @kaligaen@usc.edu so I can do so. Please, please let me know if you need help or assistance navigating any of these resources!
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