SophoMORE Spring Exploration is designed to help second-year students explore topics of interest related to major and career exploration. Sessions are designed for second year students but are open to all USC students to attend!
Looking for a part-time job during your sophomore spring? Swing by the Part-Time Job
Fair! Hosted by the Career Center. Details and ways to register can be found on the
Career Center website.
- Thursday, January 15
- 10 a.m. - 1p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
Map out your vision for the spring semester and all of 2026! Stop by and make your
personalized vision board! Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office. RSVP so we know to expect you!
- Tuesday, January 27
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- SSC conference room, Mezz level of Thomas Cooper Library
Spring is the time to lock in that internship for the summer! Interested in a health
related field? Be sure to register for this Career Center fair! Hosted by the Career
Center, registration is available on the Career Center website. Dress to impress!
- Tuesday, January 27
- 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Carolia Coliseum
Internships can be a really important and valuable part of the college experience.
It is a great way to explore a career field! How do you get one? Join us to hear from
experts in the Career Center about the internship process. Hosted by the Career Center
and the Carolina Experience.
- Thursday, January 29
- 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Online workshop
Join the Student Success Center and other campus partners at the Spring into Success
Carnival on Greene Street! FREE food, music, activities and more. Attendees who mingle
with the most campus representatives will be entered into a raffle for prizes! Be
sure to stop by the Carolina Experience table and chat with the Carolina Experience
Peer Leaders (CEPLs)!
- Wednesday, February 11
- 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Greene St
Have you thought about studying abroad while at USC? Join us to hear from the Education
Abroad team about your options on study abroad, costs, timing and more! Hosted by
Education Abroad and Carolina Experience offices.
- Tuesday, February 17
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Join fellow students and faculty for lunch and conversation around important topics
on the college campus. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped
to develop a more collaborative learning environment. Lunch is free, but an RSVP
is required.
- Thursday, February 19
- 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Russell House University Union 322
A quick and fun introduction to crochet! We’ll teach you the essential skills and
get you started on a simple project—perfect for total beginners. Hosted by the Carolina
Experience Office.
- Tuesday, February 24
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- SSC conference room, Mezz level of Thomas Cooper Library
Students and employers meet to talk about career, internship and co-op possibilities.
Now is the time to start planning for your future internship experience. This fair
is targeted at STEM majors. Hosted by the Career Center, register via the Career Center website and dress to impress.
- Thursday, February 26
- 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Carolia Coliseum
Millionaire Mindset
- A gamified way to learn about finances post-graduation with real life situations.
You will play as a character with an assigned salary, job, and responsibilities on
a gameboard similar to Monopoly and Life. Join us for the fun and win prizes! Hosted
by the Student Success Center. RSVP on the Student Success Center website.
- Monday, March 16
- 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
- RHUU 322
Paint a Piggy
- Stop by an paint a piggy bank and learn about money management tips and strategies.
Hosted by the Student Success Center.
- Tuesday, March 17
- 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Davis Field
The Price is Right
- Come on down and play The Price is Right with the Student Success Center! Open to
all USC students and great way to learn about finances and win prizes! RSVP on the Student Success Center website.
- Wednesday, March 18
- 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
Cash Cab
- Catch a golf cart ride to class and win prizes by answering financial literacy questions!
- Thursday, March 19
- 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Students and employers meet to talk about career, internship and co-op possibilities.
Now is the time to start planning for your future internship experience. This fair
is targeted at ALL majors. Hosted by the Career Center, register via the Career Center website and dress to impress.
- Tuesday, March 24
- 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
Students and employers meet to talk about career, internship and co-op possibilities.
Now is the time to start planning for your future internship experience. This fair
is targeted at ALL majors. Hosted by the Career Center, register via the Career Center website and dress to impress.
- Wednesday, March 25
- 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
Research is all about asking questions and finding answers. Something that can be
done in ANY area of study on campus. How do you get involved in research? What are
the options to get paid to do research? Come get these questions and more! An RSVP
is required. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and the Carolina Experience
office
- Wednesday, March 25
- 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.
- Russell House University Union 315
A beginner-friendly introduction to pottery using clay that can be baked at home.
Learn basic shaping techniques and leave with your own handmade creation. Hosted by
the Carolina Experience Office.
- Tuesday, March 31
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- SSC conference room, Mezz level of Thomas Cooper Library
Join fellow students and faculty for lunch and conversation around important topics
on the college campus. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped
to develop a more collaborative learning environment. Lunch is free, but an RSVP
is required.
- Thursday, April 2
- 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Russell House University Union 322
Ever wonder why when you go to an event the host office swipes your Carolina Card
or asks you to sign in? All these experiences show up your personalized My USC Record.
This workshop will help you learn how to access your personalized record of your outside
the classroom experiences at USC and walk through all the different ways you can use
it!
- Wed, April 15
- 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.
- RHUU 205
Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop on how to keep your houseplants alive and
happy. We’ll cover common mistakes, easy care tips, and how to choose the right plants
for your space. Hosted by the Carolina Experience Office.
- Tuesday, April 21
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Location TBA