University of South Carolina - Columbia Reviews

"Worst experience of my academic life. I withdrew after one semester. The teachers were awful and couldn't teach. They basically stole my money and taught me nothing. I had many years of statistical experience coming into the program, and I'm a strong math student. I wasn't the problem. The substandard teaching is the problem."

"I am currently a student enrolled in the MSW program. I came in as a transfer student at the start of fall 2019. I am still attempting to gather my thoughts in regard to the curriculum and how classes are conducted. The classes are three hours long with no lunch break in-between. You sit in class and listen to professors lecture on the subject matter, some make it intriguing when it comes to the field of social work, while other professors make you question if social work is really for you. They also incorporate discussions into their lectures but as an adult, these so called discussions are surface level and uninteresting. There has been much confusion in regard to the program schedule that was changed in order to accommodate the students and faulty in order to receive a lunch break during the day. To my surprise, that meant that you would be attending classes from 8:30am to 8:40pm during the weekday. Students and faculty were not happy about this change and started petitions and even threats of lawsuits due to the schedule change from parents of the students. The director of the program, Dean Sarah Gehlert, decided to hold off of the change of schedule but was not happy about it. Dr. Gehlert stated the UofSC is not a commuter school and will never be. Mind you, most of the MSW students travel to Columbia in order to attend classes during the weekday. I am confused as to why the classes are set up the way they are and if you are a full-time student, why can't one attend classes on Saturdays and even UofSC campuses that are located across the tri-county area. While this is my first semester in this program, it honestly reminds me of undergrad with so many group projects and surface level class discussions. Thinking I made a mistake transferring into this program. Soo many issues from the start and I feel really unhappy here.Read Less"

"USC is by far one of the best universities to attend. They are culturally diverse and make everyone feel welcomed. We have the BEST student crowd, especially for game days in Williams Brice Stadium. Who doesn't love a good college life experience?! The university provides many student success opportunities throughout your undergraduate career. They also have a wide array of majors to choose from and a ton of extra curricular activities that you can be involved in. They encourage friendships and diversity throughout the campus. The Exercise Science Program has been rated number 1 in the country for quite some time now, and I think that the ranking should speak for itself. Our faculty and staff at USC in that department are exceptional. I have learned more than I could ever imagine about this field and I am so thankful I chose USC for that reason.Read Less"

"The University of South Carolina-Columbia campus prepared me immensely for life after school. The professors in the Theatre department are top notch because they care, they listen, they challenge you as a student and they have a breadth of knowledge and experience to share with you. In my common core classes, even though class sizes were quite large, I never just felt like a number, but rather I felt respected and valued in the classroom. I received my undergraduate degree there as well as a post-graduate Certificate degree at USC. In both programs, I was excited by my faculty and challenged by the coursework. The campus itself is beautiful and expansive. I remember sitting on the lawn in between classes and loved looking up at the large oak trees and enjoying the outdoors. The town of Columbia, where USC is located, is simply booming. So many arts and cultural programs are happening consistently at the museums, theatres and all along on main street. You never get bored at the many restaurants you get to choose from to eat at! USC is overall a wonderful college and campus. I felt safe there as well. USC is also a research-focused university and so the courses require that you investigate topics and subject matter through research methodologies and strategies. By doing engaging in research approaches, it makes you, as the student, harness your critical-thinking skills while being creative and relevant. I truly enjoyed my time at USC and remember both my undergraduate and certificate program experiences with a fondness and appreciation.Read Less"

"My last four years at the University of South Carolina is one I greatly appreciate. The business school here is amazing and the student atmosphere is beyond what I would have ever imagined from a large university. The professors are amazing because most of them are still working in the real world or have long-term work experience."

"I was privileged to be the second class of the Masters of Athletic Training program, something I am very proud to boast. I completed the two-year program and was hired to work for the football program for another two years. In that time I can say the program has grown by leaps and bounds. As an alumnus, I am very proud of the work the faculty and staff have done to create an amazing program."

"School is completed on Blackboard. It is mostly asynchronous in that you can complete the necessary work on your time. We have had to complete several group projects where I needed to accommodate other classmates schedules and that was difficult for me. Statistics online also proved to be a challenge for me but it was "doable". I had the option of taking one class per semester or 2 and I am glad I selected only one at a time. It is aprox. 8-10 hours of reading and study per week per class. Overall I am very happy with this program and would recommend it. They do not require GRE or MAT and that was a plus for me.Read Less"

"USC is a huge school, over 15,000 students last i checked. My major, exercise science, by itself would be enough to run a college on its own. This university hires a lot of foreign professors for their sciences. I do not know if this is true for their other subjects. The university does not particularly care that they are foreign, they only care that they are a brilliant professor. Many of them are, especially for the physics and chemistry as well as biology sciences. I would only recommend getting a meal plan for campus if you have absolutely no time or if you happen to be enrolled at Preston college. Otherwise I wouldn't bother with it. Housing on campus is a roulette, Women's quad is the newest and where I lived freshmen year. Expensive, but nice, smallest rooms. Then it ranges all the way to McBride, which is a all male dorm and is the oldest on campus, has the largest rooms, is the worst in terms of comfort however. Being a University in the middle of a city is very convenient because there are interesting things to do within walking distance from campus. Also the university itself will have annual beginning of the year parties and end of the year bashes. Every year at the Koger center for the Arts they have one famous guest come and give students free tickets. One year it was the comedian TJ miller, another year it was Bo Burnam.Read Less"

"The online program at the University of South Carolina fully prepared me to be successful in my current role as an educator. I was able to increase my knowledge base, while also increasing my earning capacity. I would recommend this program to anyone and I'm so thankful they started this online program!"

"Imagine a place where the sun is always shinning and the trees are always standing tall and moving with the wind. Where everyone is smiling on their way to class and having the time of their lives. This describes the University of South Carolina. The teachers care and want their students to succeed. They provide office hours as well as meetings after class for anyone who doesnt understand the material. The criminal justice program is excellent and the teachers have some type of experience within this field. The University of South Carolina is considered to be home in my book.Read Less"

"I appreciate my college education and experience more than anything I've ever received. Those four years were vital to who I am today. Not only did I receive an education in my selected field, I learned so much more about people and especially how different people are. I learned to appreciate views that are so vastly different from my own. College gave me so many opportunities that I wouldn't have today if I had never gone. The friendships I forged in college are also some that I will forever cherish and maintain.Read Less"

"I think it is an important experiece for everyone"

"I enjoyed my time at UofSC. The college is set in a city but has a college town vibe. The athletics and school spirit make for a good environment on campus."

"Small enough that you get to know everyone a little, but the program has limits because the instructors are trying to market it all the time."

"The one year program was organized and the professors were amazing!"

"Beautiful campus with a diverse student population."

"A school too mired in a false pride of its past, one that should instead look to a progressive future instead of wasting funds on football and Confederate remembrance."

"Brand new Social Work building with new programs curriculum. Full time faculty are very knowledgeable."

"The Master of Accountancy program at the University of South Carolina is a fine one. It has a strong network with accounting firms of all sizes. I enjoyed my time spent there and found the education to be quite valuable."

"A wonderful University to do an MBA. The class size, mix , instructors and the overall experience was indeed great!"