Angelica
My school has the number one public honors college in the nation. This allows me to have a quality education that is top notch, without having to pay a private college top notch price. I also have the advantages of going to a big public college paired with the advantages of the being in a small honors college.
Evetria
What makes USC unique is its location. It is in the city and is also close to lakes and rivers. It dominates the majority of downtown Columbia and provides the public with arenas such as the Colonial Center that can be used for concerts, circus' and graduations, as well as the Coliseum which holds many exhibitions annually. Having the school in the state capital makes it a focal point and there is a lot to do around it.
Madeline
I think our school spirit is unique in some ways aslso we have a good location. Close to both the beach and the mountains.
Laura
The University of South Carolina - Columbia is centered in downtown Columbia, which offers all the exciting benefits of being a city - art museums, hospitality districts, music venues and so on - but when you are on campus, you don't feel like you are in the middle of a city. Campus feels safe, secluded, and is beautifully landscaped.
Sadie
The spirit is fantastic. Football here is a really big deal. The main center of campus is really beautiful too.
Alexis
My school is unique because it is in the middle of downtown near the South Carolina Statehouse. Being a Political Science major, I used this as an advantage and worked for the SC State Senate as an undergraduate student. The close proximity to the Statehouse led to a more politically aware campus. During Presidential campaigns and even local campaigns, the students are involved by volunteering and campus organizations often host candidates.
Jessica
There are several opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities. Students are strongly encouraged to be involved in study abroad programs, community service, clubs, student government, etc. The University's departments offer several tools to help students with financial aid, time management, and guidance for these programs. Unlike many other schools, USC Columbia encourages the idea that hands-on experience is just as important as classroom learning, and there are several pathways available for students looking to expand their interests and become more well-rounded.
Robert
For those thinking of attending, the University of South Carolina has one of the best research divisions in the state for biology fields, and everyone there genuinely wants you to succeed at that school. For example, my advisor had around 3 meetings scheduled in the span of an hour, with his lunch break afterward. However, when I asked him for a personal meeting, he pushed everything back just to help me out, except the lunch. Besides that, while the college is big, it's the cleanest and easiest to navigate of my choices.
Emily
I like that USC has such great school spirit. Game day in Columbia is unreal. Even if you yourself aren't a jock, you become a sports fan/expert/critic for the day. Every student can connect in this way. When I tell people where I go to school, they first ask about the Gamecock's football games. It's like our school spirit is legendary!