Jiarui Yu

Why did you choose Leventhal?

Because the accounting program at Leventhal is highly ranked. USC Leventhal also gives students the opportunity to explore accounting and business practices from a global perspective. One example of this is ACCT-526 Global Accounting Experience where students can travel overseas, visit companies, and learn the cross-border transactions in the global economy examining accounting, legal, and tax environments, cultural differences.

What is your favorite part about being at USC?

I love to be involved in the Trojan Family and I am so happy to be a part of it. Many of the courses need us to work as a group and I have gotten the opportunity to get to know and work with other excellent students.

How is Leventhal helping you accomplish your goals?

Leventhal’s career service center has been instrumental in providing me invaluable resources for my career development. Its one-on-one career counseling sessions have helped me tailor my professional aspirations and provided targeted guidance for networking and job hunting.

What is your best advice to prospective students?

Be open and brave to embrace any challenges and opportunities. Make connections with your professors, fellows, and alumni as many as possible.