So, what does this mean for you? The benefits are numerous, both for now as you are honing your professional skillset, and in your future when you put those skills to work.
You’ll grow the workplace competencies and skills that employers value in college graduates. You can read the article here.
- Critical & Innovative Thinking
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
- Respectful Engagement
- Communication
- Leadership
- Self-awareness
- Professionalism
Joining a research team at USC also gives you the opportunity to:
- work with highly esteemed researchers and scholars
- gain proficiency in procedures or software that aren’t covered in a class
- get to know upperclassmen or graduate students for advice and perspective
- clarify your academic and professional interests
- find your “community” at USC
- increase your competitiveness for fellowships, internships, jobs, and graduate school
USC provides great support to undergraduate students, through a collaborative environment, student training, and grant-style funding to support your involvement in research. You are in the right place, let us help you get started in Undergraduate Research!
"Undergraduate research has long been recognized as a high-impact educational practice, associated with a wide range of benefits to students, including improved academic performance, increased retention, and better preparation for advanced studies… No longer just a stepping stone to graduate school, undergraduate research is finding its place alongside co-ops, internships, and other experiential education programs as a pathway to support students’ broader career development."
Snyder, C. (2025, May 20). Undergraduate research: Leveraging a high-impact academic practice for career readiness. University of Alberta Career Centre.