Jinny Kim

Nov 8, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Jinny Kim |Solange Aguero

On Hinge, you sell yourself to potential partners. You’re 5’11” (give or take two or three inches), a Taurus, vaccinated, looking for a short-term relationship, open to long-term. On LinkedIn, you sell yourself to potential employers. You’re an undergraduate student at USC, president of X student organization, incoming summer analyst at X bank, #OpenToWork.

Oct 16, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Jinny Kim |Kate Mcquarrie

I’m in the last year of my undergraduate education, which means two things: 1) Sitting through lectures without playing The New York Times games has become increasingly difficult and 2) I’m constantly thinking about securing a full-time job post graduation. So far, my approach to applying for entry-level positions has been to keep my options open. I’m fairly willing to explore different industries, and I know I can’t have too high of expectations for my starting salary.

Sep 26, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Jinny Kim |Kate Mcquarrie

Oh, so you’re a “SoCal Asian”? Let me guess — you like raves, boba, Keshi, Valorant and [insert tired stereotype here.] Fellow chronically online Asian Americans have seen videos along these lines pop up on TikTok or Instagram Reels one too many times. Often featuring the text, “POV: You’re on your 500th date with a SoCal Asian guy,” these skits echo the same few popular activities or interests that many Asian American people — especially in the Los Angeles and Orange County area — enjoy.

Sep 12, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Jinny Kim |Antonio Wu

If you ask me, the best thing about being a college student — other than obtaining higher education, of course — is living in a (relatively) walkable neighborhood with all of my close friends nearby and several community centers accessible to me. Long day of classes? Take a breather in a hammock on McCarthy Quad. Want to catch up with the besties? Meet them for a picnic on the Great Lawn at USC Village.

Aug 18, 2024 | girlslife.com | Jinny Kim

Antioxidants, caffeine and a unique earthy taste. Sound appealing? If it does, then you *need* to add matcha to your daily life, stat. Matcha is a finely ground powder made from green tea leaves, traditionally consumed in East Asia. Culinary-grade matcha powder is widely available online as well as in stores, and it's often used in drinks and incorporated in tons of baking recipes.