UofSC Housing Podcast

It's the moment we've all been waiting for - Move-In Day! What exactly should I expect on move-in day? What should I bring? Is it normal to feel butterflies?! We tackle all of this and more on our final episode of our Summer Series. Join us as we look ahead to Move-In 2021!

There is a vast amount of opportunity at Carolina. From academics to student orgs, the possibilities of what you can do here are practically endless. Join us as we discuss how you can do what you love here at UofSC and truly find your passion for whatever it is that excites you. Oh, and pro tip - if you don't find a student organization here that offers what you like, you're given the tools to create that opportunity yourself. 

It's the first question on everyone's mind when coming to college… “How do I make friends?” Kaz, Nika, and Se,Veyon join us on the third episode of our summer series to share advice on how to make friends - from student orgs to U101 - and how getting outside of your comfort zone might just be the best thing you do in college!

Leaving home for the first time can be scary. Whether your drive to Carolina is 20 minutes or 20 hours,  it's a big step! Join us as we discuss how to make a smooth transition to Carolina and share advice for incoming first-year students!

The University of South Carolina is located in the heart of Columbia. For some, city life is what you know best. For others, moving to Columbia will be a big jump! Join us as we discuss what moving to the city is like, things to do in Columbia, and how to make the big city feel like home!

Calling Carolina Home is a big step in your life journey. Opportunity awaits you here at the University of South Carolina. You’re excited, eager, expectant... maybe even a little anxious or nervous about what’s to come. This summer, you’ll be receiving lots of information about your new home. We wanted to look at a few topics to equip you for happiness and success for this upcoming year.  What’s it like moving to the city? How do I make friends? How can I do what I love at Carolina? What exactly will move-in look like? All this and more can be answered in our upcoming Summer series, debuting June 1. We’ll release a new podcast every Tuesday with a few of our friends to help prepare you for college!So go ahead and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to be notified when our Summer Series goes live.

On this episode, we sit down with Scott Warner at Carolina Food Co.  to discuss exciting new Meal Plan changes, Carolina Food Co.'s commitments, and Scott's favorite spots on-campus for food! For more information about Carolina Food Co., visit their website at sc.edu/dining. 

This week, we sit down with Bethany and Timothy at New Student Orientation! Join us to hear about orientation, the exciting summer ahead, and a few must-see spots!To learn more about New Student Orientation, click this link!

On this episode we chat with Zachary Dunbar - a junior business major at UofSC. Listen how Zach got involved from the get-go and hear his passion for representing Carolina!

On this episode, Senior Fen Rockwell chats with us about his time at Carolina. Hear his journey, how he navigated change, and the opportunities at UofSC shaped who he is today!

On this episode of the UofSC Housing Podcast, we chat with Lauren Olson - Associate Director of Programs in Campus Recreation. We chat about the importance of wellness and fitness, the state of the art facilities we have here at UofSC, and how community involvement drives the heart of Campus Recreation. To learn more about Campus Recreation, check out their website!

This week we sat down with Taia McGinnis to discuss Summer Conferences and how students can apply and get involved!

Join Logan Rice and Drew Branham as they discuss the opening of the First-Year Student Application!To apply for University Housing, visit my.sc.edu

Join Logan Rice and Josh Wise as they answer your questions from our February 9 Inside UofSC Housing Live Show. They address your top questions about the application and applying for housing looks like!For more information on University Housing, visit housing.sc.edu

This week we're talking all things resiliency with Dr. Rebecca Caldwell. Join us as we discuss the Resiliency Project, student health, and how Dr. Caldwell and Housing have partnered to show students they are stronger than they imagine!

This week we're discussing Living and Learning Communities at UofSC. To learn more about how to get involved, visit housing.sc.edu.

The Student Success Center is a comprehensive one-stop-shop for academic support services on campus. Located in the Thomas Cooper Library, the Student Success Center equips students with the tools to succeed in and out of the classroom.This week we sat down with Chris Gulino - coordinator of supplemental instruction. Chris supervises the Supplemental Instruction program, which consists of approximately 100 staff members, including two Graduate Assistants, undergraduate administrative assistants, and Supplemental Instruction Peer Leaders. Listen as we discuss all the Student Success Center has to offer and tips on how to succeed academically in such an online-saturated classroom setting. sc.edu/success

There's no skirting around it - it's been a unique year. Yet, in the midst of it all, UofSC has fantastic resources for students to be there for them in unprecedented times. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Sarah Wright with Student Health Services and discuss mental health, the challenges 2020 has brought us, and what the University of South Carolina has to offer for students.

This week we sat down with Drew Branham, an Assignments Coordinator at UofSC Housing. Join us as we discuss Drew's journey from student to alumni to staff and what it means for him to still call Carolina Home.

SPURS (Students Providing Undergraduate Residential Support) are often some of the first Housing employees students and parents interact with on their journey to Call Carolina Home. SPURS represent UofSC Housing on the phone lines and online chats and give students their first look at our Residence Halls via in-person tours. This week, we sat down with two SPURS, Ben Spells and Yasmine Hill, to discuss their journey and how working as a SPUR has impacted their collegiate career.

The Resident Mentor (RM) is an undergraduate or graduate student selected to serve as an integral staff member of University Housing. The Resident Mentor builds community and develops relationships with a group of 25 to 60 residents and guides them through their Carolina experience. The Resident Mentor serves as an advisor, mentor, referral resource, and positive role model to residents by exhibiting compassion and concern for each resident.This week, we sat down with three members of our outstanding Resident Mentor team to discuss the impact of living on-campus and the community they've built over the years. They even share some advice for prospective students looking to Call Carolina Home.

Welcome to the UofSCHousing Podcast! Join us as we have meaningful conversation about what it means to Call Carolina Home.