Dylan Field, Trisight Contributor
As the calendar turns from Thanksgiving into the winter holiday season, there is a special window of time when people within the United States become frenzied with the latest deals of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As a college student, sales and discounts are integral to keeping your wallet afloat without breaking the bank. With my time as a Public Relations major at The Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism, I have begun to realize how many professional services are already included in my tuition at no additional cost.
Navigating what you have access to can be tricky and overwhelming, so here are four of the best services you already have access to as a USC Annenberg Student:
- Lynda.com: Lynda is a premiere online service that features thousands of tutorials for developing corporate, innovative, and software proficiencies. As a LinkedIn
subsidiary, it has become the go-to service for business professionals and students alike to create and hone competitive skills for the work environment. Traditionally, Lynda will run users upwards of $29.99/month, but through tuition at Annenberg, Lynda’s full services are paid for.
- The New York Times: Through the work of USC’s Graduate and Undergraduate Student Governments every USC student is granted complementary access to The New York Times. As an Annenberg student, staying up to date and current with the news is essential for research in an ever-changing climate. The NYTimes is an ideal resource to stay up to date and informed. The NYTimes: All Digital Access subscription usually starts at $52.00/year then jumps to $195.00 every year after.
- Microsoft Office Suite: Software including Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook are included in the one-time download provided by the USC Information Technology Service. The Office 365 package is an industry standard and essential for every student. Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel are some of the most sought-after skills for interns and freshly graduated students entering the workforce. A yearly subscription to these services can cost $69.99/year.
- Adobe Creative Cloud: The full Adobe Creative Cloud software suite is currently available exclusively to the Annenberg School among a few other selected
programs at USC. From programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro among a variety of others, the Creative Cloud enables Annenberg students to grow creatively while simultaneously developing valuable experience to take into the job market. For students and teachers outside of the Annenberg program, the Creative Cloud can be purchased for a discounted $19.99/month for one year and $29.99/month after completion of the first year.
On top of the provided software, the USC Digital Lounge (located on the third floor of Annenberg) offers complementary instructional workshops and Adobe Certification Courses that would usually cost participants several hundred dollars per class.
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