Summer internship in Kazakhstan leads Russian major to dream career path
During his internship in Kazakhstan last summer, McLean Brown gained not only a wealth of research experience but also a grandmother figure and friend named Zaya.
Arts and Sciences Students Explored 37 Countries in Last Year's Global Journey.
Our students learn beyond the classroom. No matter your major, you can get real-world experience through internships and study abroad. Your advisor, professors and others can help you find the perfect opportunity.
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Internships
Our students gain hands-on experience in their chosen field with internships in Columbia and beyond.
Local party internship leads philosophy student to presidential encounter
Ethan Wilson's time at the University of South Carolina became extraordinary when his internship with the Richland County Democratic Party connected him with the intricacies of local and national politics. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of the first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, and witnessing speeches by the president and vice president in person were just some of the highlights.
Political science internships boost student careers and SC workforce
Political science alumna Kiley Cosby graduated in December with a full-time job lined up in the South Carolina Governor's Office of Ombudsman. Cosby found her job through a new, course-based internship program started by the Department of Political Science.
Study Abroad
You may study abroad with faculty in your major or choose one of hundreds of overseas options offered through the university.
Beyond a Single Story
Ten Carolina students ventured far beyond their homes for the first time last summer. Leaving behind the comforts of the familiar to board a plane to Ghana, Africa, their mission was to embrace Ghanaian culture through art and storytelling.
Study in Germany
Jahleel Johnson, a German and Political Science major, is spending his school year immersed in German culture with students from around the globe as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program.