IMPORTANT UPDATE: STARTING 11/5/2023 WE WILL BE REVERTING TO FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Sign ups will open 9PM on Sundays of Wave release (instead of being open 9PM-12AM)

This 5.4-mile, 1046 elevation gain hike with Professor Diego Lopez is not one you’ll want to miss! We’ll have a gorgeous view of the Pacific and many fun conversations, as Diego is known for being one of the most bubbly and approachable professors on campus.

PACKING LIST:

• Hiking boots / Tennis shoes

• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses

• Snacks

• H2O

• WAIVERS

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QUESTIONS? READ OUR FAQ

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PROFESSOR: Diego Lopez

DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy

RATE MY PROFESSOR: “Diego is the best! i have had him for multiple classes now and he is always so happy and makes us happy, he is very understanding all you gotta do is talk to him! i 100% recommend him he's one of my favorite professors here at USC!”

Having gotten both his bachelors and masters degree at USC, Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy Diego Lopez is a true Trojan. He is passionate about helping students use their innate skills so they can thrive, saying “We are all the experts in our own life, sometimes we just need some help to realize that.” His classes put an emphasis on implementing using evidence-based practices to support student well-being and mental health.

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PEAK: Ray Miller Backbone Trail

DIFFICULTY: 3/5

SCENERY: Beautiful Pacific Ocean views!!

FUN FACT: Ray Miller was the long time campground host at La Jolla Canyon parking area, and the trail was named in memory of him.

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TRIP LEAD: SKYLER

I was told recently that I need to watch SpongeBob …

Contact Skyler: sspak@usc.edu

Read Skyler’s bio here.

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