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Greek Life, the Black Honors Caucus, getting involved and my major!
Hi, my name is Zachary Brown (but you can call me Zach), and I am a junior Cyber Policy and Ethics major and Spanish minor here at the University of South Carolina. I am the president of my fraternity (Alpha Phi Alpha) and I enjoy working out, watching sports/tv/movies and hanging out with friends.
- Hometown: Blythewood, SC
- Major/Minor: Cyber Policy and Ethics | Spanish
- Year: Class of 2026
Why I chose the South Carolina Honors College
The Honors College was the perfect place for me to enjoy all of the things about being an Honors student, while also experiencing the social aspect of college with a variety of different students. The mix between academics and campus life keeps me intrigued at all times, and I get to pursue a degree that is specific to the University as well. It didn’t hurt that I was a South Carolina fan as well. All of these things made the Honors College here at the University of South Carolina the best place for me.
My advice for prospective students: Make the most of your college experience. Take those cool courses, join the clubs that interest you, go to every event that you can (definitely a football game), look into studying abroad and apply for fellowships, etc. These four years go by fast, so make sure you can say you took full advantage of them.
Favorite Honors class: A service learning course called Science, Technology and Society. Once a week I was able to teach 4th graders how to compete in Lego League (look it up if you have not heard of it). There is a picture of me with my team and co-coach Will on this page.
Favorite question during an information session: Is being in the Honors College ever too much for you to handle?
No! Sometimes it might not be easy, but being in the Honors College has never been too much for me to bear. I am actively involved on campus, hold executive positions, work throughout the week, go to sporting events often (Go Gamecocks!) and hang out with my friends whenever I can. As long as you manage your time well and find a schedule that works for you, being in the Honors College is not too much for you to handle. My best advice is to have a schedule planner or a calendar to keep everything you have to do organized and in one place. I started using a calendar my first-year and found it very helpful.
Quick Facts
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| Favorite place for lunch on or near campus: | Backstreets Grill in Five Points |
| Favorite study music: | Smooth jazz or hip hop instrumentals |
| Favorite Honors bucket list item or experience: | First-Year Flotilla and the Honors Gala are two fun events that I highly recommend attending. |
| Your most clutch items for dorm life your first year: | A bed shelf for my lofted bed, storage bins and a mattress topper. |
| Skill I’d like to master: | Juggling |