Summer Experience Survey

We encourage you to complete the Summer Experience Survey each year as your insights help us better understand how we can support you and fellow Trojans in their career and academic journeys during their time at USC.

Complete the SES survey for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card (eligible participants are continuing, undergraduate students with Sophomore through Senior class standing).

2025 Summer Experience Survey Insights

Data Collection Period: Jan 27 – Sept 12, 2025
(2,538 respondents)

Activity

• 60% of Trojans had an internship
• 4% conducted research
• 80% of internships were paid opportunities

Top 5 Industries

• Accounting, Consulting & Finance
• Business Development & Management
• Data Analysis, Engineering & Technology
• Education, Non-Profit & Social Justice
• Communication, Entertainment & Media

Top 10 Internship Employers

• EY
• Amazon
• PwC
• Deloitte
• J.P. Morgan

• KPMG
• Bank of America
• Goldman Sachs
• NBCUniversal
• Meta

Summer Experience Survey-Driven Initiatives Peer Career Navigators

Students can learn more about navigating recruitment successfully by connecting with peer leaders with extensive industry internship experience. Peer Career Navigators share their expertise and practical strategies through workshops, office hours, and one-on-one sessions.

Career Carnival

*Join us for treats, games and puppies! This interactive environment offers several activities to connect with peers, learn about Career programming, and win prizes. The Fall 2026 carnival will be held Tuesday, September 22 from 11:00 am 2:00 pm in Alumni Park!

*The Career Carnival is only open to current undergraduate students.