It is never too early to gain career-related work experience. Finding a part-time job or internship can be quite a challenge. Visit the Career Center or Pre-Professional Advising for more information on how to find these opportunities and prep for an internship or job search. 

Did you know that some academic units even have an internship manager? Check with your academic advisor to see if your college or school has one and set up an appointment to chat. 

During sophomore year, many students are deciding on an official major or changing their major. There are many resources to help.  

Career Center – This office has many assessments and staff available to help you determine your areas of interest. 

University Advising Center – Home to Exploratory Advising, advisers here can help you figure out which courses will align between majors if you are switching between colleges or schools at the university. 

We want to see you succeed at the University of South Carolina — inside and outside of the classroom. The university has developed many resources to help students succeed academically. As a second-year student, you may be familiar with many of these already.  

• The Student Success Center – Your one-stop-shop for academic support on campus, the SSC offers many services, including supplemental instruction, peer tutoring, peer writing and communications, success consultations and financial literacy consultations. 

• The University Advising Center – Receive tips on how to talk to your advisor or explore major change advising. 

Even though many sophomore students move off campus or dive into other activities, it is especially important to still be connected to campus. The University of South Carolina offers many opportunities for students to actively participate both on campus and in the community.  

Graduation with Leaderships Distinction  
Center for Integrative and Experiential Learning (CIEL) helps you get the most out of your Carolina education, from finding experiences to engage in, to reflecting on what that experience has meant to you. The Graduation with Leadership Distinction program is a formal distinction that honors the broader scope of achievements for students engaged within and beyond the classroom. 

Undergraduate Research 
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help students find many opportunities to engage in undergraduate research with a focus on faculty-student mentorship. 

Service-Learning and Volunteer Opportunities 
Service-Learning integrates meaningful community service with academic coursework. Check out the listing of courses available from the Leadership and Service Center. 

The Leadership and Service Center provides an abundance of information on ways you can be involved in the university community and the city of Columbia. 

Joining a student service organization brings together like-minded students on a mission to serve those in need. 

Study Abroad 
Participating in an international Study Abroad experience is a fantastic way to broaden your horizons and have the experience of a lifetime. 

Peer Leadership 
Peer Leadership is a wonderful way to give back to your fellow students, serve in a leadership role, and gain transferable skills for the real world. There are nearly 60 peer leader groups on campus, from tutors to recruitment counselors. 

My USC Record 

USC has both the My USC Experience Database to look up opportunities in the classroom and beyond the classroom AND a My USC Record. The My USC Record is your own personal record of what you have participated in at USC, like a transcript for involvement! 

Many students move into off-campus apartment complexes during their second year at Carolina! 

• Off-Campus Student Services can help students explore the off-campus places that best fit their needs, provide tips and advice on being a good neighbor, and help you figure out your rights as a tenant. 

• Student Legal Services can help you review your lease 

• Make an appointment in the Student Success Center to have a Money Management Consultation to learn how to make a monthly budget and pay your bills on time! 
• Healthy Campus Initiatives can help you learn how to prepare meals, grocery shop, and find healthy ways to distress!