About the Role
We encourage you to complete the Summer Experience Survey each year as your insights help us better understand how we can assist 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 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
Industry Insiders
Industry Insiders is the USC Career Center’s comprehensive program to educate and support Trojans interested in securing internships through three supplementary initiatives: Industry Insights, InternshipSC, and Peer-to-Peer Networking.
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.
Fall 2026 Date Coming Soon
*The Career Carnival is only open to current undergraduate students.