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Comparable Schools'
Facilities Grades:
Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Cool Beans coffee shop
- The Horseshoe
- The Russell House
- University Union
Student Centers
- The Russell House
- University Union
Athletic Centers
- Blatt PE Center
- Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center
College Prowler Take
With all of the improvements that have been made on campus, students seem to be very satisfied overall. The Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center houses five basketball courts, indoor and outdoor pools, an indoor track, a climbing wall, racquetball courts, and strength training equipment. Students really enjoy taking advantage of the long hours and brand new equipment in this multi-million-dollar facility. There is also the Colonial Life Arena, which is the largest arena in the state, seating 18,000 and featuring a state-of-the-art sound system and a four-sided scoreboard. The Russell House University Union is where students get food, check their mail, see free movies in the Carolina Theater, attend group events, and watch entertainers and speakers ranging from USC students to nationally recognized talent. Built in the 1950s, it may be termed average in comparison with some of USC’s other facilities, but it seems to meet the needs of students. The Thomas Cooper library (seven floors, five of which are underground) contains 3 million volumes and microforms and more than 200 computers. In addition, USC has been working to create a program that would allow students to access resources at all of the university libraries throughout the state.
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SCMA says: University of South Carolina 2016 Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics  |
The buildings that have been...
The buildings that have been updated recently are fantastic, and the University really cares about student input in new projects. Those buildings that have been around for a while show their wear but aren't too shabby overall.
Facilities: March 22, 2009
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drea559 says: |
The facilities are nice at USC,...
The facilities are nice at USC, especially the new Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center, which has everything from an indoor and outdoor pool, to a rock climbing wall, to beach volleyball courts. Russell House is the main dining hall, mail room, and pretty much everything else. There are a variety of food options, and a lot of them are really good, especially the salad bar and yogurt bar, and of course there's always fast food. The library is big and a good quiet place to study, but being in the lower levels sometimes creeps me out a bit.
Facilities: March 22, 2009
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SCCB1 says: University of South Carolina 2016 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
The facilities at USC are awesome....
The facilities at USC are awesome. The Strom, which is the gym, has all kinds of equipment. The student center is always full of activities for students, and the library is open 24/7, which is really convenient.
Facilities: March 22, 2009
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SCKM says: University of South Carolina 2016 Business |
The Strom Thurmond WFC (the main...
The Strom Thurmond WFC (the main workout center) is gorgeous, spacious, and filled with the most up-to-date fitness equipment. It is a sight for all to see. It is more like a resort than anything. The Russell House offers pretty much everything a student needs, such as food, access to mail, a copy center, and many other ammenities. The library is somewhat old, but huge, encompassing more than seven floors.
Facilities: March 02, 2009
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SCAE says: University of South Carolina 2015 Business |
The library is really big but kind...
The library is really big but kind of out-dated in style. It's also kind of confusing because it goes from ground level into the ground. A lot of people go there to study. It does have a pretty large selection of movies, but you have to look for them and it's only open at normal business hours. Strom gym is beautiful. It's usually packed, and the outdoor pool is nice with two outdoor volleyball courts and tons of lounging chairs. Blatt is the other gym, but its more cave-like.
Facilities: February 21, 2009
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FactsWhat To Do on Campus
Whether you want to get buff at the gym, watch a fine theatrical production, read a book, grab some grub, see a free movie in the student center, or attend a game at the Colonial Life Arena, there is always plenty to do on campus.
Favorite Things To Do
Many students enjoy going to see flicks for free at the Russell House, which are usually playing several nights a week. Similarly, there is almost always a theatrical production showing at Longstreet Theater or Drayton Hall, which draw rather large crowds. The University also hosts Late Night Carolina every semester, where students can get free food, watch movies, and participate in games and other activities like making their own music videos or doing arts and crafts. If music is your thing, the Koger Center hosts bands and orchestras, as well as dance and theatrical performances. The new gym has also given students more incentive to get in shape. There is always a big crowd lifting weights, swimming, running, playing basketball or racquetball, or climbing the 52-foot climbing wall. Whether you are in the mood for burning some energy or getting some rest and relaxation, the facilities at the University of South Carolina provide several options for students when they want to get out of their dorms.
Movie Theater on Campus
- In the Russell House University Union
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Starbucks in the Russell House University Union
Did You Know?The Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center has been ranked as one of the top student recreational facilities in the nation.
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