After a difficult first semester, Xavier Hernandez found his footing and became a leader in organizations like Engineers Without Borders and STEM and Create, which he founded. (Photo/Courtesy of Xavier Hernandez)
One of Mahagoney Borrayo-Gilchriest's favorite parts about being a graduate student at USC was her time spent at cultural centers like the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs and La CASA Latinx Chicanx Center. (Photo/Courtesy of Mahagoney Borrayo-Gilchriest)
Zayas worked hard on the Angel Dust brand while studying at USC, making connections online and in person doing paid gigs. (Photo/<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cnhphotography/?hl=en"Chris Hernandez)
One highlight of her college career was when Maria Morales and her brother performed at the Rose Bowl in 2017 with the Trojan Marching Band. (Photo/Courtesy of Maria Morales)
Students who grew up during the digital age are already accustomed to interacting virtually and are now prepared to enter the job market. (Illustration/Brazen.com; iStock)
