julieteresa

It's great. The school is very special but the student body is great. I did pledge and joined a sorority - it was a lot of work but I didn't have sports or honors classes to compete, and didn't take a job until spring semester. It was on my own, not work study. Most students live on campus, and come from outside of SC, but probably 1/4 are instate students. I met great people in my dorm, many friends were made in upper classes, older students, but many also were Freshman from my region (New England). I know you will do well. Try to always have a plan, a backup plan, and be flexible. This is advice for anything - not just school. Good luck!

Focus focus focus on that first semester, doing very well your freshman year will make it easier for you in the long run.

Go greek! I met all my friends in greek life. Also Wednesday nights = the best nights.

If you are a girl, I would participate in rush just for the experience of meeting people (there is no pressure to join, in fact I didn't). Also try to get involved in campus activities, even the people are already know aren't!