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University of South Carolina (USC)
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, U.S.A., United States
4.34 / 5 based on 72 reviews.
Description:
Chartered in 1801 as South Carolina College, the University of South Carolina was the first state university to be supported continuously by annual state appropriations. In the years before the Civil War, it rapidly achieved a reputation for academic excellence in the classical tradition and was known as one of the best endowed and most distinguished colleges in the United States. Its faculty included Francis Lieber, editor of the Encyclopedia Americana and author of Civil Liberty and Self Government, the nationally known scientists John and Joseph LeConte, and chemist William Eller, who produced the first daguerreotype in the United States. By the 1830s, distinguished alumni almost literally filled the state's General Assembly. James H. Hammond and Wade Hampton were the most prominent of a parade of future governors, senators, judges, and generals who graduated during the ante-bellum period.
89% of students recommend
72 reviews
72 reviews of University of South Carolina
HOUSING
by RStrauch, Cologne Business School, Cologne, Germany
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? I really enjoyed living on campus with other students. This way it was easy to get to know other people and be a part of the american life-style. It was also an advantage in terms of learning the language better and see the american way of living with its traditions and cultures
Personal comments:
My accomondation inclded one appartment which I shared with an american girl and a french girl. The appartment had several rooms, such as a living, dining and two bedrooms. As well as a kitchen and a bathroom. I shared my room with the american girl. The whole house consisted of six appartments, three males and three females, and were mixed with international and american students. It was really nice to live this way to get to know other students and feel belonging to the group. All house members were very close to each other. So we all hang out together or made parties or theme evenings and so on. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Herwig, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Personal comments:
5 points is more bars, Vista more Clubs. I liked Vista a lot, 5points is nice to meet a lot of college folks. IHOP after Vista is a must :-) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Herwig, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Favorite Course: American military Experience
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
It is not to hard compared to Austria. Teachers are really cool. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by RStrauch, Cologne Business School, Cologne, Germany
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
The english language has always played a major role in my educational life. I spent a high-school exchange year in the US as well as many holidays. Also choosing to attend an english university in Germany was really important for my fututre career plans. I have no real problems with the english language, wehter in business or in social life. I also have many american friends and I also did an internship in the US and I never had any major problems with the language. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Julia, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Political Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Government assistance university scholarship Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
i traveled a lot more, i had to phone home, when traveling around i had to BUY food instead of just cooking by myself, housing was more expensive Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
if you want to pay the housing fee via the internet you have to pay a convenience fee of 60$(!) -- alternatives are to pay the large amount in cash or in installments This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Julia, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Political Science, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
there was no shock. it might have been good to have known some things but it wasn't a bad experience to find out about them on one's own In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
if you are an international student try to get a room on the CGC-floor (Carolina Global Community) in South Quad. You live with international and American students, they organize trips and events and it's just great. If you like to experience the South of America (laid-back, Southern friendliness and hospitality, but also conservativism and sometimes narrow-mindedness) it's the right university for you. FINAL COMMENTS
All in all: IT WAS GREAT! seize the chance to travel around, you will probably never get this possibility again (at least not under these circumstances) don't take too many courses at school! very important. you're there to experience sth. new and see everything, so don't just "waste" your time on studying 24/7 This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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