Otis
My overall opinion of USC Coumbia is that the school has a wonderful football team. The school itself is very large and have lots of major to choose from. When I tell people about this school there reation is wanting to learn more about it. There are no frequent complaints about USC Columbia SC.
james
overall I really like it. the school is kind of large, but isn't really that bad. There is a bit of rivalry in the state between USC and Clemson so expect something along those lines. And the definetly is a lot of school pride. And you can find a little of everything for everyone there. USC is very diverse and welcoming place.
Mallory
University of South Carolina is a great school! I think one of the biggest concerns for incoming students is that that campus is so spread out, but when you begin school there you find that it isn't as bad as you think. Most of the buildings are centrally located and the busses run regular schedules to most buildings as well. One of the best things about Carolina is the school pride. When you go to your first football game or homecoming event, you see all the students that come together to make the even well worth it. Students love their Gamecocks!
LaShauna
I love this school. There are many things to do wihout even the thought of drugs or vioence. We all find pride in our Gamecocks. We are the Caolina family.
Kara
The best thing in my mind about this school is that everyone is so friendly and welcoming that the Carolina Community creates a feeling where it's a home away from home. The one thing I would change about my school is the meal plan. I feel like the meal plan is not the best way to offer food to students. The specific time blocks and certain dollar value is very hard to manage. I feel like my school is the perfect size. You can make this campus as large as you want or as small as you want. Getting involved in clubs and activities can make the school much smaller, but also large enough to always meet new people. When I tell people I attend the University of South Carolina people are always very impressed and ask me to tell them more about the school. Usually the conversations ends with a conversation about our Back to Back National Champion Baseball team or our outstanding football team. I spend most of my time on campus either in Greek Village or at the Russel House. I consider Columbia a very large college town. There are so many restaurants and different attractions that entertain the students. The school's administration is excellent! The advisors on campus are very helpful and are always available to talk. The professors on campus are very impressive and offer the students extra help when students are struggle or confused about certain class topics. I would say most students complain most about parking, or the lack of parking. There is a lot of school pride. You always pass students wearing their Gamecock spirit. I will never forget the first time I stepped foot on the Horseshoe. This is the most beautiful place on all of campus and I spend so much time walking around the horseshoe and studying under a tree.
Matt
I have loved every second of my experience here at Carolina. The relationships I've formed with classmates, roommates, and professors have made my college experience what it is today, and I have been lucky enough to attend a university that facilitates the ability to develop these relationships over time. The university was a perfect size. It's big enough for one to be able to meet new people every day, but still supports the growth of tight-knit groups all over campus. I also love how attentive the university is to its students. Over the years, I've seen tremendous improvements to facilities and dormitories, on-campus dining, and student policy. Between football games, visiting the student union, spending late nights in 5-points, and many others, I love the social aspect of the college experience that USC and the city of Columbia have provided me over the past few years. Of course, there are a few little things here and there that are not the most convenient, like the amount of student parking spots on campus and the quality of dining options, but in the end I wouldn't trade my college experience for any other!
Matt
I have loved every second of my experience here at Carolina. The relationships I've formed with classmates, roommates, and professors have made my college experience what it is today, and I have been lucky enough to attend a university that facilitates the ability to develop these relationships over time. The university was a perfect size. It's big enough for one to be able to meet new people every day, but still supports the growth of tight-knit groups all over campus. I also love how attentive the university is to its students. Over the years, I've seen tremendous improvements to facilities and dormitories, on-campus dining, and student policy. Between football games, visiting the student union, spending late nights in 5-points, and many others, I love the social aspect of the college experience that USC and the city of Columbia have provided me over the past few years. Of course, there are a few little things here and there that are not the most convenient, like the amount of student parking spots on campus and the quality of dining options, but in the end I wouldn't trade my college experience for any other!
Katelyn
I love USC. This school is large enough to get away from people from my hometown that came here as well but also small enough for me to get close with students in my classes and even my professors. Columbia is a college town settled in the capital of South Carolina. This gives up a ton to do (not just the bar scene like most of the other college towns around). There is a ton of school pride here. No matter what anyone says about our school we are willing to back our school up 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}.
Marie
I love USC for many reasons. The campus is absolutely beautiful, there is an overwhelming amount of resources to help you succeed in your classes and the school provides many different activities to break the monotony of going to class everyday. A downside to USC is that it practically is downtown Columbia. There isn't really any barriers or obvious markers to let you know where the campus starts and ends. This also means that there is really bad traffic and sometimes crossing the street to get to your next class is like an intense game of Frogger. Also, the on-campus parking situation isn't exactly ideal. Many students pay for a spot in a parking lot but when they get there to park, the lot is full. There are multiple parking garages but they get a little pricey. The best think about USC is that everyone has a huge amount of school pride and it is infectious. I've never really been much of a football-lover but after being at USC for two years I cheer just as loud as everyone else when we get a touchdown at a football game.