Taylor Carroll ‘19 I’ve seen a lot of sunsets in a lot of different places throughout my lifetime, but nothing compares to the sunsets in Columbia. Neon orange, pink and yellow cascade across the sky in a blend of colors I promise will leave you speechless every time. It’s no…

You’ve just finished touring campus, and now you’re ready to explore the city. Freshmen are allowed to have cars their first semester, but many come to college without them. Here are just some of the restaurants and businesses you can walk to from campus. Coffee: Cool Beans Address: 1217 College…

Nyteria Means ‘19 One of the things I love about Carolina is the sense of community and school pride. Some of my favorite memories were made at our campus events and traditions. …

One of the best things about Columbia is the number of good food spots around campus. Even better, most of them have specials each week, meaning you don’t have to eat pb & j’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Treat yo’ self every night of the week at these restaurants. …

Kaitlyn MacDonald ‘19 You never know what you have until it’s gone. Take it from me, a soon-to-be alumna: cherish every moment you have with this place and the people it brings into your life. College goes by way too fast. It’s cliché, but so true. …

Miranda Butler ‘22 — One special part of being a student at South Carolina is the USC Bucket List. The bucket list, given to each student at the beginning of their freshman year, is a culmination of 100 different activities that each student should try to accomplish before they graduate. From playing frisbee on…

Sarah Lilley ‘19 It’s no secret that Columbia gets pretty toasty. In fact, it’s known for being “famously hot.” Luckily, by the time finals end in the spring, the weather hasn’t reached unbearable status yet. However, if you’re here in the summer, you’ll experience true Columbia weather. If people venture…

Nytearia Means ‘19 — As graduation quickly approaches, I find myself reminiscing about my time at Carolina. When I think of some of the things that I love about campus, the first thing that comes to mind is the food. I am one of the rare students who has had a meal plan all…

Miranda Butler ‘22 Like most college students, I spent much of my junior and senior years of high school touring college after college with my twin brother. By the time we were finished, my brother and I had toured 14 — yes, 14 — different schools. With so many college…