{"id":1355,"date":"2023-01-24T22:01:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T22:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/?page_id=1355"},"modified":"2025-02-10T14:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T21:57:56","slug":"health-and-wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/life-usc\/health-and-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Health and Well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--simplified-landing-hero \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--simplified-landing-hero\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"image-title-container\">\n    <div class=\"image-container\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      \n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"\"\n                              class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Body. Mind. Spirit.\u00a0Living your best life at USC includes all aspects of well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n           <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--intro-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--intro-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Taking care of yourself has never been more convenient. Professional health care services and rec centers on both campuses make it easy to get healthy and stay healthy, as we offer many programs to meet your needs. Extensive community activities around mindfulness and spirituality help support a foundational sense of grounding, belonging and purpose. And USC&#8217;s beautiful Southern California campuses provide great opportunities to explore the great outdoors while getting a chance to move, meet others and take a break from academic life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Medical Care<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Whether you&#8217;re just not feeling it, or you&#8217;re looking for a flu shot to make sure you don&#8217;t feel it, USC&#8217;s student health centers have you covered. From illness to injuries and <a href=\"https:\/\/studenthealth.usc.edu\/medical-care\/\">primary care visits to chronic condition management<\/a>, USC Student Health is dedicated to meeting a college student&#8217;s health care needs, including <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.usc.edu\/sexandhealth\/\">sexual and reproductive health care<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the Keck Medicine of USC clinical practice, USC Student Health medical providers offer the highest standard of care in serving our students. The <a href=\"https:\/\/studenthealth.usc.edu\/upc-student-health-center\/\">Engemann Student Health Center<\/a> on University Park Campus and the <a href=\"https:\/\/studenthealth.usc.edu\/eric-cohen-student-health-center\/\">Eric Cohen Student Health Center<\/a> on the Health Sciences Campus provide easy access to health care, testing and vaccinations. USC also runs pharmacies on both campuses to make it easy to follow up on prescriptions and over-the-counter needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n          \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/studenthealth.usc.edu\/myshr\/  aria-label=\"Read more about USC Student Health\">USC Student Health<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2019106_Keck_Spring_2019_1619-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2019106_Keck_Spring_2019_1619-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2019106_Keck_Spring_2019_1619-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2019106_Keck_Spring_2019_1619-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"A doctor examining a students eye in a doctor's visit.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n    \n        \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--interactive-content-pane \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--interactive-content-pane\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n\n  <div class=\"left\">\n              \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Mental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"pagination-wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"interactive-content-pane-pagination\"><\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"right\">\n    <div class=\"select-container\">\n      <label class=\"visually-hidden\" for=\"swiper-49089670\">Select option to display slide<\/label>\n      <select id=\"swiper-49089670\">\n                  <option value=\"0\">Mindful USC<\/option>\n                  <option value=\"1\">Yoga<\/option>\n                  <option value=\"2\">Counseling Groups<\/option>\n                  <option value=\"3\">Therapy<\/option>\n                  <option value=\"4\">Spiritual Care<\/option>\n              <\/select>\n      <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" xml:space=\"preserve\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#FC0\" points=\"17.5,20.3 23.7,14.1 25,15.4 17.5,22.9 10,15.4 11.3,14.1 \"\/>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"swiper\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"group of students participating in the meditation club at USC.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n              \n              <div class=\"text-container\">\n                <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                  Mindful USC\n                <\/h3>\n\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention with kindness and compassion. Be awake in the moment. Be open to the experience. Be kind in response, both to yourself and others.<\/p>\n<p>Mindful USC has classes, programming and events designed to foster growth, health, wisdom, compassion and connection within the diverse communities of USC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                \n                                  <ul>\n                                          <li>\n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/mindful.usc.edu\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Mindful USC\">Mindful USC<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/li>\n                                      <\/ul>\n                              <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"Students in glow paint practicing yoga on the lawn at night.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n              \n              <div class=\"text-container\">\n                <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                  Yoga\n                <\/h3>\n\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Have you ever done yoga in a museum? Or in a fishbowl? Or in your living room?<\/p>\n<p>Yoga is the practice of learning to harness your own energy to serve and benefit yourself. There are a wide range of yoga classes available in various styles. Classes include in-person options and online, so you can attend however you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                \n                                  <ul>\n                                          <li>\n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/yoga.usc.edu\/ target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read more about Yoga @ USC\">Yoga @ USC<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/li>\n                                      <\/ul>\n                              <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/group-counseling-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/group-counseling-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/group-counseling-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/group-counseling-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"Three people sitting around a table talking in depth.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n              \n              <div class=\"text-container\">\n                <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                  Counseling Groups\n                <\/h3>\n\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>We can get through this together.<\/p>\n<p>Being in community with others facing the same difficulty helps us realize we&#8217;re not alone. Therapy groups and workshops are facilitated by licensed clinicians in USC Student Health Counseling and Mental Health Services to help you make progress, build skills and grow. Some sessions are online and some are in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                \n                                  <ul>\n                                          <li>\n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/sites.usc.edu\/counselingandmentalhealth\/services\/group-therapy\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more about group therapy services at USC\">Learn more about group therapy services at USC<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/li>\n                                      <\/ul>\n                              <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wellness-center-e1677797156972-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wellness-center-e1677797156972-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"Residents from neighboring community are shown The Wellness Center during the Community Partnerships' Wellness Center Community Workshop.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n              \n              <div class=\"text-container\">\n                <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                  Therapy\n                <\/h3>\n\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Whether you need short-term support or have ongoing needs, there are several options available at USC Student Health. Work with our mental health provider team to co-create a treatment plan that provides the support you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                \n                                  <ul>\n                                          <li>\n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/sites.usc.edu\/counselingandmentalhealth\/  aria-label=\"Read more about USC Counseling &amp; Mental Health\">USC Counseling &amp; Mental Health<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/li>\n                                      <\/ul>\n                              <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spiritual-care-e1677797247871-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spiritual-care-e1677797247871-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spiritual-care-e1677797247871-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"Tibetan Monks work on a sacred sand mandala at the USC Asian Pacific Museum.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n              \n              <div class=\"text-container\">\n                <h3 class=\"pane-title\">\n                  Spiritual Care\n                <\/h3>\n\n                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Regardless of your faith or spiritual orientation, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life can help you find a community, form a new group, or explore questions about topics large and small.\u00a0 Whether you&#8217;re seeking a community of faith or struggling with existential questions, they are here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                \n                                  <ul>\n                                          <li>\n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/orsl.usc.edu\/  aria-label=\"Read more about USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life\">USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                      <\/li>\n                                      <\/ul>\n                              <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"background-images\">\n          <div class=\"swiper swiper-background-images\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/meditationclub-e1677791625882-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"group of students participating in the meditation club at USC.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/student-yoga-e1677797004263-2400-1350-lowered-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"Students in glow paint practicing yoga on the lawn at night.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                      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class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wellness-center-e1677797156972-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/wellness-center-e1677797156972-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"Residents from neighboring community are shown The Wellness Center during the Community Partnerships' Wellness Center Community Workshop.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                      <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                                                                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spiritual-care-e1677797247871-768x432.jpg\"\n          srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spiritual-care-e1677797247871-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spiritual-care-e1677797247871-768x432.jpg 768w\"          sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"\n        \n        alt=\"Tibetan Monks work on a sacred sand mandala at the USC Asian Pacific Museum.\"\n        role=\"presentation\"\n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Fitness<\/h2>\n<p>Southern California epitomizes the active lifestyle. Year-round sunshine creates the perfect opportunity to stay active and fit. From self-directed workouts at one of our fitness centers to classes led by expert trainers, you can choose the approach that works best for you. Play intramural sports with friends, or if you&#8217;re more serious about competition, join a club team. Better yet, take advantage of USC&#8217;s prime location with easy access to the beaches, mountains and deserts and explore the beauty of Southern California while staying in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Fitness Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Whether your jam is cardio or weight training; yoga, TRX or F45; racquetball, ping pong or basketball, USC&#8217;s fitness centers have the facilities to fit your needs. With two gyms and an aquatic center on University Park Campus and a gym on the Health Sciences Campus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trojans360.com\/trojans360posts\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-uscs-gyms\">staying fit has never been more convenient<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n          \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/recsports.usc.edu\/rec-facilities\/main-facilities\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more about USC Recreational Sports\">Learn more about USC Recreational Sports<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FPO-usc-recsports-usc-village-08-768x432.jpeg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FPO-usc-recsports-usc-village-08-1280x720.jpeg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FPO-usc-recsports-usc-village-08-768x432.jpeg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"A sign that says, \" Train like a Trojan\" at USC village gym.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Outdoor Adventures<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>SC Outfitters is a student-run organization that strives to get as many students outside as possible. And, it&#8217;s a beautiful day, so why not? From easy hikes to strenuous backpacking trips, and parasailing to sledding, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutfitters.org\/trips\/\">various seasonal-appropriate activities to choose from<\/a>.\u00a0 Take advantage of USC&#8217;s proximity to the beach, mountains and deserts by signing up for adventures with like-minded students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n          \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/www.scoutfitters.org\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more about SC Outfitters\">Learn more about SC Outfitters<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Glow-SUP-4-768x432.jpg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Glow-SUP-4-1920x1080.jpg 1920w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Glow-SUP-4-1280x720.jpg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Glow-SUP-4-768x432.jpg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"USC students Glow Paddle Boarding in Newport Bay in 2019.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block image-left\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Intramural Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Get your inner competitor going through intramural sports. From leagues to tournaments, you can pick a sport and join some friends in healthy competition. We offer a wide variety of sports at various levels of competition, so there&#8217;s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"links-container\">\n          \n                \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a class=\"link \"  href=https:\/\/recsports.usc.edu\/programs-classes\/competitive-sports\/intramural-sports\/  aria-label=\"Read more about Learn more intramural sports opportunities at USC\">Learn more intramural sports opportunities at USC<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new_f45_room_Web-768x432.jpeg\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new_f45_room_Web-1280x720.jpeg 1280w,https:\/\/www.usc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/new_f45_room_Web-768x432.jpeg 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1200px) 75vw, (min-width:768px) 83vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n        alt=\"Students in the F45 training room while taking a F45 class.\"\n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Club Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>For more serious competitors, USC offers more than 50 club sports where students can compete against other schools. 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