Circuits and Sisterhood: Engineering and Sorority Life at USC

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Circuits and Sisterhood: Engineering and Sorority Life at USC
Mar 29, 2026 Season 12 Episode 401

In this episode, Ashley Harkness (ME ’29) sits down with Ari Abramovich (ASTE ’27) and Mia Menard (ME ’29) to discuss what it’s like to be engineers in sororities. They dive into the recruitment process, explaining how being a Potential New Member differs from being an Active member, and they address and debunk common misconceptions about sorority life. They also share how they balance being engineering students with being in a sorority, proving that it’s possible to do both. Tune in to learn more about being an engineer in Greek life at USC and to hear advice for incoming Viterbi students who are interested in rushing!

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