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Obelisk in the center of the Horseshoe

Picture perfect

April 12, 2019, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Our campus is filled with beautiful landscapes and scenes waiting for an impromptu photoshoot. With spring finally in full swing, we decided to highlight some of our favorite spots.

Springtime at Thomas Cooper Library

There's no place like home

March 01, 2019, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Spring Break, the blessed one week off we get this semester to sit back, relax and enjoy the warm weather is almost here. We know that many of you will be staying in Columbia so we have compiled the perfect staycation to keep you entertained in Soda City.

Office of Off-Campus Living brochure

Happy house hunting

November 22, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Finding off-campus housing can be stressful for students, whether it's their first time doing it or their third. To help students feel confident in making that decision, we have some tips on how to narrow things down and settle the nerves before signing day.

Zombie coffee cup and donut

Highly Caffeinated

October 11, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Coffee is the saving grace of many a college student, and there are plenty of places on and near campus to pick up a cup of joe. To help sort through them all, here are some of fastest places to help you get a quick caffeine boost.

Dueling laptops

The search is on

October 04, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Today, finding a job for students is all about networking and using technology to help connect to the next employer. To figure out which platform is best for your job hunt we’ve highlighted the similarities and differences between two of the biggest job sites used by students, LinkedIn and Handshake.

Cocky and parents in Williams-Brice

Fun for the whole family

September 27, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

It’s that time of year again. Time for our families to descend upon Columbia and UofSC in droves, calling before you’ve even gotten out of class to say that they’re here and asking where to park. They’ve been waiting for this day since August, but what are you going to do with them? Don’t stress; impress them with these options.

A student standing in front of the Tunnelvision mural.

Paint the town

August 29, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Scattered across Columbia and near campus are beautiful murals that anyone can visit and admire. We tracked some of them down so the next time you're exploring the city you know just where to go.

Front of moving van

Moving on up

August 01, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Move-in day is just around the corner, but don't stress, be prepared. Follow our tips to help make moving in this year the easiest it's ever been.

Sunny days at McKissick Museum

Keeping it cool

June 26, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

To help you beat the heat during your summer classes we scouted out some of the coolest places to hangout while on campus. Get ready to sit back, relax and be blasted with some much needed AC.

Hydrangeas outside of Mckissick Museum

Summertime adventures in Soda City

May 31, 2018, Mia Grimm and Catherine Jobe

Have no idea what to do while in Columbia taking that summer class or working at that internship? We've got you covered. From watching a Columbia Fireflies game to visiting the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market, get ready to grab some friends and make the most of this summer break.