E: aisusc@usc.edu
P:
Association of Indian Students
University Religious Center, 835 W 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90089
Can AIS help me find permanent accommodation and/or roommates?
AIS is a student run organization, and it is not possible for us to make judgement on the various accommodation options available to students. Nor is it within our capacity to link students who we think will have similar interests so that they maybe roommates. Such decisions are best left to your judgement. You may post any queries you have on the Facebook groups and seniors who have an idea about the area, or other people looking for accommodation will be able to help you out.
We are a group of 'N' students coming to USC. Can you reserve an apartment for us?
A gentle no! Apartment-search is a pretty tedious task, and is not possible for us to do it for everyone. If you know someone personally, you can ask them to book one for you. However, everyone eventually gets a place to stay, so don’t worry.
How do I look for an apartment?
Ask everyone you know. Ask the people you are staying with. Look for 'Now Leasing' banners in front of the apartments. They usually have a number written, which you can call up. (Do not hesitate to call or leave a message)
We are a group of 'N' students coming to USC. Can you reserve an apartment for us?
A gentle no! Apartment-search is a pretty tedious task, and is not possible for us to do it for everyone. If you know someone personally, you can ask them to book one for you. However, everyone eventually gets a place to stay, so don’t worry.
What is the rent like?
A studio (a room and a kitchen) costs around $1300 per month. A one-bedroom apartment costs around $1400 per month and two-bedroom costs around $1900 per month. These are approximate prices, it may be higher or lower depending upon the apartment and location. Typically, 3 people stay in a one-bedroom apartment and 5 in a two-bedroom apartment. So your rent will something between $375-$450 going all the way up to $600 if you choose to live comfortably.
How do I apply for on campus jobs?
Job postings are put up on the ConnectSC website. Once you are on campus, you can apply to cafe jobs, or to other departments by approaching them with your resume. Apart from that, if you are looking for something technical, you could also contact your department or check the opportunities available in any of the research labs linked with USC.
Can I get TA/RA opportunities?
Depending on what your areas of interest are, you could get in touch with the professor handling that area via e-mail. She will be able to guide you regarding the teaching assistantships or research assistantships opportunitie.
What are some skills that might be helpful in finding a part-time job?
1. Here are some of the software tools, knowledge of which should help you find on-campus jobs- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop. Even if you are not familiar with some of these, look out for tutorials on the internet which will give you a fair idea of how to use them.
2. Almost all non-technical jobs require good communication skills.
3. A resume drafted specially for on-campus jobs is desirable. This resume is totally different from your professional resume. Here, most importantly, add your availability schedule for the current semester. For example – Monday- 7am to 12pm, 4pm-8pm Tuesday- 7am-12pm, 3pm-6pm… Many employers will observe this before looking at the rest of your resume ! Next, add the list of software tools which you’re familiar with. Put in some instances of your experience that will highlight your skills as a team player and team leader. You can also include co-curricular extracurricular activities during your undergraduate years. Remember not to make it too technical. You can also create two different resumes for technical and non-technical jobs.
E: aisusc@usc.edu
P:
Association of Indian Students
University Religious Center, 835 W 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90089