University of South Carolina - Overall Experience

College Prowler Take

If there is one word to describe the experiences you will have at USC, it would have to be "unforgettable." Being away from home for the first time at USC is both exciting and scary at times, but the freedom you get when you come here feels natural. It makes you wonder why they don’t send people to college sooner! Academically, there are courses and professors who can make you look at things in ways you never considered before. Facts and figures will be thrown at you, but some of the professors (and your peers) can teach you a lot about life as well. It’s also a very cool thing to see laid-back professors who will sometimes move their classes out onto the Horseshoe lawn.

On top of this, with such a large student population, you will inevitably form new relationships that will last a lifetime. As at any college, the quality of the experience depends on what you put into it. There are thousands of new people to meet, tons of activities going on, and things to learn both in and out of class. Those who don’t take advantage of these opportunities will not get a lot out of their experience here. Some students get tired of being at USC after a while, and some hate it from the start for whatever reason. USC is not the place for everyone, but overall, students seem to be thoroughly enamored with Carolina and wouldn’t trade their title of Gamecocks for anything in the world. There seems to be an aura of its own inherent to the University, and its welcoming vibe is infectious.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I wish I would have come here from... I wish I would have come here from the start. Whatever you are into, there is something for you here. If you’re into the beach, it’s one hour away. The mountains are two hours away, and skiing is four hours away, but you never want to leave because there is always something going on. As for the cost, I think that this is one of the cheapest universities out of all the state schools. The cost of living is not ridiculous either. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I love Carolina. I have met so... I love Carolina. I have met so many great people from all over the country, and even people that lived 10 minutes from me who I hadn’t met until I came here. In spite of it being such a large campus, I really feel I have had a personal experience at Carolina. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I love USC. Along with receiving a... I love USC. Along with receiving a great education, I’ve made friends for life. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

To be honest, I like USC. In-state... To be honest, I like USC. In-state tuition is a good deal for a school of its size and caliber. I’ve really enjoyed the past few years here, and I wouldn’t take them back. I’ve enjoyed being educated here. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I think that this is a great... I think that this is a great school. It’s a place where I feel truly at home. The people here are extremely friendly and welcoming, which is nice. I visited over 12 schools before I decided to come here, and I now know from spending the past year here that I couldn’t have chosen a better school or city. 12345 Overall Experience Report

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