Upstate is a small school, so the staff is very dedicated. The dormitories are pretty nice and there are always on-campus activities. Even though we are a small school, you can find something on-campus for you.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't drive freshman year because parking is not that great.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Science classes are said to be very difficult.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Walls are thin, so you need to respect people by controlling your volume. Most RAs are respectful, but there are a couple that should never be in charge of other students.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food at Upstate is very good, but the meal plans are a bit expensive. If you live on campus in Magnolia House or Palmetto House, you are required to buy the most expensive meal plan. That meal plan is the only reason that I do not have a full ride.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Clubs and choir. There are many different clubs on campus that you can join. If you don't see one that you like, you can create one. The choir is decent, but not close to being amazing, so if you are a serious singer, I would suggest that you find a community choir. The Wellness Center on campus has many different exercise classes.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The courses are the same rigor or more difficult than the main USC Campus, so there is no difference. This school is what you make it. It is relatively cheap and has an excellent staff, so you should use that to your advantage.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are so many things that you can do!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus police patrol very often and there are emergency buttons all over the campus. If there is anything going on around campus that is a threat, a text alert and email are sent out to students.
Upstate is a small school, so the staff is very dedicated. The dormitories are pretty nice and there are always on-campus activities. Even though we are a small school, you can find something on-campus for you.
Don't drive freshman year because parking is not that great.
Science classes are said to be very difficult.
Walls are thin, so you need to respect people by controlling your volume. Most RAs are respectful, but there are a couple that should never be in charge of other students.
The food at Upstate is very good, but the meal plans are a bit expensive. If you live on campus in Magnolia House or Palmetto House, you are required to buy the most expensive meal plan. That meal plan is the only reason that I do not have a full ride.
Clubs and choir. There are many different clubs on campus that you can join. If you don't see one that you like, you can create one. The choir is decent, but not close to being amazing, so if you are a serious singer, I would suggest that you find a community choir. The Wellness Center on campus has many different exercise classes.
The courses are the same rigor or more difficult than the main USC Campus, so there is no difference. This school is what you make it. It is relatively cheap and has an excellent staff, so you should use that to your advantage.
There are so many things that you can do!
The campus police patrol very often and there are emergency buttons all over the campus. If there is anything going on around campus that is a threat, a text alert and email are sent out to students.