University of Southern Cali girl – Isabelle Hu

The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities, located in the heart of Los Angeles.

The USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism is an innovative, full-service school in a networked university that is in the most diverse and global city in the United States.

From its founding in 1971, USC Annenberg has been a leader in the communication revolution. Its location at the University of Southern California in the heart of Los Angeles puts it at the crossroads of media, entertainment, technology and globalization – an intersection with an unlimited number of possible paths.

Meet Isabelle Hu, who received a Master of Global Communication from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism this May.

ASIANCE: What University did you attend?

Isabelle: University of Southern California (USC)

ASIANCE: Why did you choose USC?

Isabelle: My school is the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. I have strong interest in the field of communication and my undergraduate study was also in this field.

ASIANCE: What was your major?

Isabelle: Global Communication. It is a double-degree program: the first year at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the second year at USC. I received an MSc in Global Media and Communications from LSE and an M.A. in Global Communication from USC.

ASIANCE: What will you be doing now that you graduated?

Isabelle: First, I want to travel and have a restful vacation and then I will find a job in the relevant field of my major.

ASIANCE: What clubs or extracurricular activities did you enjoy? If Asian specific, why did you choose to join?

Isabelle: The activities let me know more interesting people and gave me the opportunities to learn new things. I chose to join some Asian groups because I’m Asian and I have strong interest in Asian culture.

ASIANCE: What is the hardest part of being a student?

Isabelle: It didn’t feel hard being a student. Haha,,,

ASIANCE: What did you look forward to the most about graduating?

Isabelle: After my undergraduate study, I pursued my master’s degree directly, so I was always a student. For me, graduation means the beginning of a new stage of my life.

ASIANCE: What will you miss about not attending school?

Isabelle: Maybe USC’s beautiful campus.

ASIANCE: Was there another school you wanted to attend?

Isabelle: Because I wanted to learn communications, USC was my dream school.

ASIANCE: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Isabelle: Wow, this is an interesting question. I see myself in a very happy life: do what I really love to do and stay with my husband whom I love so much.

ASIANCE: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Isabelle: Wow, even more interesting. A much happier life: I make huge contributions to the things that I love to do and keep on doing; my husband and I have our lovely kids, and we all love each other very much.

ASIANCE: Any significant accomplishments you would like to add during your time in college?

Isabelle: Know more about myself.

ASIANCE: Looking back would you do anything differently?

Isabelle: I will do most things differently, because I am a perfectionist. But I wouldn’t change anything, because all of them is named ‘grow-up’.

ASIANCE: Was there anything hard about being Asian at your school?

Isabelle: No, not at all.

ASIANCE: What advice would you give to girls who are looking at colleges right now?

Isabelle: Follow your heart voice, and select one that can help your dreams come true.