Kurt ClementsPersonal StatementI’ve spent the past couple work weeks poring over admission applications of hopeful first-year students, and without fail, my favorite part…Jan 5, 2017Jan 5, 2017
Kurt ClementsThat’s Me in the CornerThis is going to be difficult to write. Bear with me.Jun 1, 2016Jun 1, 2016
Kurt ClementsAm I doing this right?As far as I’ve been able to observe, the USC model is fairly simple. Pick a major, come to L.A. (not necessarily in that order), join some…Apr 24, 2016Apr 24, 2016
Kurt ClementsA Walk and a KnockIt’s baseball season again, which means that on most days between the hours of 7–10pm I will be glued to my phone/the nearest TV to check…Apr 10, 2016Apr 10, 2016
Kurt ClementsTwo Wrongs Don’t Make a Right… But They Might Be More ImportantThe scene is all too familiar to me: the professor has been droning on for a few minutes, and most people in the room have tuned out…Apr 6, 2016Apr 6, 2016
Kurt ClementsOn the art of walking backwardsLast week, on one of my campus walking tours, I witnessed one of the most adorable and — at the same time — boldest things I’ve ever seen…Apr 2, 2016Apr 2, 2016
Kurt ClementsIn praise of back middleUnlike most people in LA, my favorite seat in the car is the driver’s seat. I’m a relatively patient person, so the idiocy of my fellow…Mar 18, 2016Mar 18, 2016
Kurt ClementsThe Price of OptimismIn my life, rainy days are free car washes, commutes are chances to listen to my favorite albums over and over again, and traffic just…Jan 19, 2016Jan 19, 2016
Kurt ClementsLet’s Meet UpI’ll keep this simple: I’m graduating in a little over four months, and I’m slowly facing up to the fact that I have very little time…Jan 6, 2016Jan 6, 2016