USiL provides information and guidance for graduate programs in linguistics through collaboration with graduate linguistics students, information sessions, and mentorship.

USiL offers internship opportunities for undergraduate students interested in linguistics. By collaborating with industry professionals and leveraging the organization’s network, USiL provides information, guidance, and connections to help members secure hands-on experiences in the field. Through USiL, members can explore real-world applications of linguistics.

USiL offers a tutoring service that matches students taking linguistics courses seeking support, guidance, and clarification with tutors who have taken the course and excelled.

Tutoring is a focal aspect of the collaborative and supportive learning environment within the linguistics community.

Visit the tutoring page for more information, to request a tutor, or to become a tutor.

USiL has several students who are willing to provide mentorship and guide undergraduate students through their undergraduate linguistics career. The mentorship page provides an overview of the program.

Mentors can become a vital part of the community by offering their experience to developing linguists. Check the mentorship page for details on what being a mentor entails and how members can contribute to the growth of the USiL community.

USiL’s mentorship program emphasizes the importance of knowledge exchange and community building.

USiL provides a platform for networking opportunities in linguistics. Funded by the USC Linguistics Department, the organization fosters connections in academics and industry. USiL is a dynamic, interdisciplinary community where networking extends beyond the classroom, connecting members with professionals, mentors, and peers who share an interest in linguistics.

Members can explore research opportunities through linguistics professors' ongoing projects within the department. USiL provides avenues for involvement:

Participate in networking events and connect directly with linguistics professors.

Engage in discussions on research trends through Small Talks and establish connections with professors.

Utilize the mentorship program to connect with experienced mentors who can guide you on approaching professors for potential research collaboration.

Attend departmental events, seminars, and workshops to become familiar with professors' research areas and stay informed about opportunities.

By actively participating in the USiL community, members can integrate themselves into the dynamic landscape of linguistics research led by professors in the department.

Members can engage in service at USiL through our collaboration with the North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad (NACLO). USiL actively engages middle and high school students, initiating an interest in linguistics through coaching and guidance. Through NACLO, USiL is shaping the linguistic future by fostering learning and diversity within the local student community.

USiL provides a space for students with an interest in linguistics to connect, socialize, and build relationships. Join our meetings Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for free pizza! Meetings vary on a weekly basis; details are shared with members via email prior.

Small Talks is USiL’s recurring event where professors, industry professionals, and researchers engage in direct panel discussions. They are a chance for students to ask questions and gain insights from experts across diverse linguistics fields. Small Talks is a link to real-world perspectives and interdisciplinary discussions in linguistics.