{"id":4302,"date":"2017-05-05T15:00:50","date_gmt":"2017-05-05T05:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/qut-exchange-students\/?p=4302"},"modified":"2017-05-12T10:12:15","modified_gmt":"2017-05-12T00:12:15","slug":"experiencing-southern-charm-at-usc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qut.edu.au\/gone-global\/2017\/05\/05\/experiencing-southern-charm-at-usc\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiencing Southern charm at USC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anna H, Bachelor of Journalism\/Laws<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of South Carolina, USA (Semester 2, 2016)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last semester I studied at the University of South Carolina in the United States. I could not recommend studying abroad more highly to students considering an exchange program.<\/p>\n

I arrived in the state\u2019s capital, Columbia, where the USC campus is situated. As soon as I stepped off the plane\u00a0and was greeted with a Southern accent and smile, I knew I was going to fall in love with the city. The USC International Office had arranged for exchange students to be picked up by volunteer drivers who knew the city and campus. This was a great way to be introduced to Columbia, as my volunteer driver gave me a rundown of the city hotspots and was able to point me in the direction of my dorms so I wasn\u2019t completely lost. Without this, move in day could have been a much more daunting experience with thousands of American students also moving into their dorms at the same time.<\/p>\n

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On campus at USC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The USC Columbia Campus is picturesque. As you walk in you can\u2019t help but notice the huge Oak trees that line the iconic \u2018Horseshoe\u2019. I lived in Woodrow College which is a dormitory located just off the \u2018Horseshoe\u2019 and dates back to 1914. Woodrow has apartment-style configurations and houses both international and domestic students. I lived with two girls from Switzerland and Germany, who I now call two of my closest friends.<\/p>\n

I had the opportunity to study subjects I wouldn\u2019t normally take back home through my electives. These included American History, Feminist Theory, Introduction to Drawing and Criminal Law. Classes were different to QUT as attendance was compulsory and participation was strongly encouraged. The professors gave you a lot more opportunity to increase your final grade through things like \u2018extra credit\u2019 assignments.<\/p>\n

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Life in college was just like\u00a0in the Hollywood movies. It was a constant stream of football games, bonfires, and sorority and fraternity parties. College football makes up a huge part of American culture. I was lucky enough to experience this because I studied in the Fall semester. The college football stadium holds 80,000 people and the spirit of USC students is second to none \u2013 making every home game an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n

One of the highlights of my trip was definitely Thanksgiving. One of my American friends invited me to stay with him and his family at their farmhouse in West Virginia. They showed me true Southern hospitality \u2013 hosting a huge Thanksgiving dinner and not letting me lift a finger.<\/p>\n

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Experiencing an unforgettable American Thanksgiving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The hardest part of my study abroad semester was saying goodbye to all of the friends I made at USC. I have made not only lifelong American friends but also friends from all around the world. I take comfort in knowing they are all just a Facetime away, and that Columbia will still be waiting for me for when I save up enough funds to go back and visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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