Your Guide to Columbia, the University of South Carolina, and
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Your Guide to Columbia, the University of South Carolina, and
WELCOME TO THE SOUTH Your Guide to Columbia, the University of South Carolina, and Everything Southern Brought to you by the Office of Student Engagement 5th Edition • 2015-2016 Updated Summer 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Welcome to the South .......................................................... 4-14 Welcome Letter About South Carolina Southerisms: The Quirks of the South Terms and Slang Food of the South Southern Fashion Southern Hospitality II. The University of South Carolina .................................... 15-31 Brief History of USC Life at USC Carolina Handbook Carolina Creed USC Traditions III. Getting Involved ................................................................... 25-28 NSE Sponsored Events Student Organizations Campus Life & Carolina Productions Athletics IV. University Resources .......................................................... 32-37 National Student Exchange Office Parking Services Thomson Student Health Center Counseling and Human Developement Center Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE) V. Important Numbers and Websites ................................. 42 VII. Columbia ................................................................................ 42-45 Places To Go and Things To Do Local Favorites Other Sites, Stores, and Attractions VII. General Directions ............................................................. 46 To Broad River/Bush River Roads To Forest Drive To Harbison Boulevard To Two Notch Road To Village at Sandhill To Columbia (CAE) Airport 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IX. Beyond Columbia ......................................................... 47 IIX. Appendix ..................................................................... 48-53 National Student Exchange Office • Located in the Office of Student Engagement • Patterson (Garden Level) • Phone: 803-777-6731 or 803-777-2142 • Fax: 803-777-8922 • http://www.sc.edu/studentengagement • Facebook: Student Engagement at The University of South Carolina • YouTube: UofSC_StudentEngagement • Twitter: @UofSC_OSE • Pinterest: UofSCstuengage • If you need anything during your time at Carolina, please come see us or call. We’re here for you, so don’t hesitate! 3 S WELCOME SC TO THE SOUTH Greetings and Welcome! Welcome to the National Student Exchange Program at the University of South Carolina! We are extremely excited you have chosen to attend USC and we know you have made a great choice. Your experience here should be both exciting and educational. You can start making plans to learn the shag (our state dance), eat boiled peanuts, drink sweet tea, study on our Historic Horseshoe, and take advantage of the nationally recognized faculty, educational programs, and research facilities that you will encounter. Included in this guide*, you will find a plethora of information about Columbia, South Carolina, and Everything Southern! Our goal is to introduce to you to the unique culture of the south, as well as specific traditions in South Carolina and at the University of South Carolina. We will discuss the slang, food, and dress of the region in order to acclimate you to our distinctive customs. We will also provide you with local favorites from eateries to hair salons to rainy day activities! We know our guide is not all-encompassing but we do hope that it helps you get your feet wet. As your NSE Program Staff, we are here to help make your exchange go as smoothly as possible and be of maximum benefit to you, do not hesitate to contact us. We hope you discover the southern hospitality and charm that our region has to offer and we look forward to welcoming you with our “Smiling Faces. Beautiful Places.” Go Gamecocks! Kimberly Dressler Coordinator, Office of Student Engagement Mia Cherry Graduate Assistant *We would like to recognize www.sc.edu and www.columbiacvb.com as a lot of the information included in this guide was retrieved from their websites. 6 - South Carolina was named to honor King Charles I (Carolus is Latin for ABOUT Charles). - Name for Residents – South Carolinians SOUTH - Population – 4,723,723 (as of 2012) CAROLINA: - Over 200 battles of the Revolutionary War were fought in South Carolina The Palmetto State - South Carolina entered the Union on May 23, 1788 and became the 8th state. - Before being known as the Palmetto State, South Carolina was known as, and had emblazoned on their license plates, the Iodine State. - During the Revolutionary War, the walls of the American fort on Sullivan Island, in Charleston Harbor, were made of spongy Palmetto logs. The logs were helpful in protecting the fort because the British cannonballs bounced off them. Therefore, the palmetto became the state’s symbol. - Every city within the state can be reached throughout in 4 hours or less - South Carolina is the nation’s leading peach producer and shipper east of the Mississippi River. - Major Industries include farming (tobacco and soybeans), textiles, manufacturing chemicals, processed foods, machinery, electronics, paper products, and tourism. - The agricultural economy includes farming tobacco and soybeans, raising poultry, cattle, dairy products, and hogs. - South Carolinians take pride in their state and honor South Carolina by using the Palmetto tree as a symbol of pride and recognition (as seen on the state flag) and place it on hats, bags, cups, jewelry, dog collars, plates…almost anything! - 118 movies have been filmed in South Carolina (including Sleeping with the Enemy, Rules of Engagement, O, The Patriot, The Notebook, Leatherheads, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Dear John, and Cold Mountain) - The Order of the Palmetto is considered the highest civilian honor in the State of South Carolina. It was first awarded in 1971. It recognizes a person's lifetime achievements and contributions to the State of South Carolina. 7 STATE SYMBOLS 1. State Tree: Sabal Palmetto 2. State Flower: South Carolina Yellow Jasmine 3. State Bird: Carolina Wren 4. State Wild Game Bird: Wild Turkey 5: State Heritage Horse: Carolina Marsh Tacky 6: State Dog: Boykin Spaniel 7. State Animal: White-tailed Deer 8: State Reptile: Loggerhead Sea Turtle 9: State Amphibian: Salamander 10. State Fish: Striped Bass State Slogan: “Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places!” State Songs: “Carolina” and “South Carolina On My Mind” 4. 3. 1. 2. 9. 5. 6. 7. 10. 8. 8 STATE SYMBOLS 1. State Butterfly: Eastern Tiger Swalllowtail 2. State Vegetable: Collard Greens 3. State Fruit: Peach 4. State Beverage: Milk 5. State Hospitality Beverage: Tea 6. State Gemstone: Amethyst 7. State Craft: Sweetgrass Basket Weaving 8. State Snack: Boiled Peanuts State Dance: Shag State Popular Music: Beach Music 4. SOUTHERNISMS Terms and Slang Dixie Palmetto Bugs shag fixin’ to stoming grounds y’all reckon hootie Antebellum the war buggy bless your heart cocks the pig mash honey yankee Might Could 1. Bless your heart: Used primarily by the women of the South to excuse themselves for speaking ill of someone: “She has only a face a mother could love, bless her heart.” 2. Cocks: Shortened version of the University of South Carolina’s mascot, Gamecocks: “Go Cocks!” 3. Fixin’ to: About to do something: “I’m fixin’ to go out on the lake.” 4. Honey: Can be shortened to “Hun. An affection name: “Honey, I love those shoes!” 5. Mash: A form of push: “Mash the button.” a. To squish up, as in “mash potatoes.” 6. Might-could: Might be able to. Auxiliaries don’t scare Southerners they way they scare Northerners; we string them together fearlessly, “I might coulda finished choppin the wood if’n hit hadn’t rained.” 7. Palmetto Bugs: Giant flying cockroaches up to two inches long. This is one SC slang term you hope not to hear! 8. Reckon: Suppose so, or think : “I reckon they’ve gone to the store.” 9. Shag: Also known as: “The Carolina Shag”. South Carolina’s state dance that is a six-count partner dance: “I want to learn how to shag.” 10. Hootie: Nickname for the band, Hootie and Blowfish, was actually formed at University of South Carolina in 1986. 10 11. Stomping grounds: One’s familiar territory: “The baseball field is my old stomping grounds where I had a great time as a teenager.” 12. Y’all: Referring to a group of two or more people: “Where do y’all want to go to dinner?” 13. Yankees: A group of millions of Americans, that are from the Northern states of the USA: “Yankees love coming to Charleston because of its of traditional Southern charm.” 14. Dixie: Nickname for the Southern part of the United States. The Song, “I wish I was in Dixie,” became the unofficial anthem of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. 15. Buggy: Otherwise known as a shopping cart—used at the grocery store 16. The Pig: Slang for the southern chain grocery store, Piggly Wiggly (you might encounter promotional shirts with the slogan “I’m Big on the Pig”) 17. The War: Refers to the Civil War. 18. Antebellum: References the time in the South before the Civil War (think hoop skirts and Scarlet O’Hara) FOOD OF THE SOUTH Hey Y’all! Welcome to the world of Southern cooking, where anything can be fried and we love our sweet tea! Did you know that many staple Southern items like squash, tomatoes, corn, and grits were inherited from the southeastern Native American tribes such as the Caddo, Choctaw, and Seminole? Also, the South’s inclination of a full breakfast (as opposed to a Continental Breakfast) derives from the British ‘fry up’ (think bacon and eggs). •Collard greens: Loose-leafed plant that is grown for its large, dark-colored, edible leaves. Are a staple vegetable in the South. They are usually seasoned with smoked or salted meats, diced onions, vinegar and pepper. South Carolina is the second leading producer in the U.S. •Hush puppies: Delicious side dish made from cornmeal batter that is deep fried in small sphere shapes. Severed with barbeque or fried seafood items. Traditional Meals •Grits (Especially shrimp and Grits): A food of Native American and is mainly eaten at breakfast as a side dish. They consist of coarsely ground corn and many times include shrimp. In 1976, South Carolina named grits the official state food. • Barbeque: In the South, we take our barbeque seriously! There are many different kinds of BBQ and vary by region. South Carolina is the only state that includes all four recognized barbecue sauces, including mustard-based, vinegar-based, and light and heavy tomato-based.[14] Memphis barbecue is best known for tomato- and vinegar-based sauces. • She-Crab Soup: A rich soup, similar to bisque, made of milk or heavy cream, crab or fish stock, Atlantic blue crab meat, and (traditionally) crab roe, and a small amount of dry sherry added as it is plated. One of South Carolina's finest culinary creations; this dish is made with crab meat, crab roe, and sherry. • Oysters: Can be eaten on the half shell, raw, smoked, boiled, baked, fried, roasted, stewed, canned, pickled, steamed, broiled or used in a variety of drinks. Oyster Roasts are a tradition in the South that allows family and friends to get together. They usually occur in the winter months when the oysters are not spawning, and the taste of these plump creatures is at its best. • Chicken and Dumplings: A comfort food of the south and is a combination of multiple dumplings, boiled chicken meat, and chicken broth. • Meatloaf: made up of ground meat and fillers and formed into a loaf shape. Covered with either a tomato-based, barbeque, or gravy sauce. Usually served with mashed potatoes. • Meat and Three: Choice of any meat and three vegetables side dishes. Very common in traditional ‘home cooking’ style restaurants. 11 banana pudding Traditional Desserts and Drinks chicken and dumplings oysters peacan pie pound cake peach cobler •Sweet Tea: All tea in the south is sweet, if you like it otherwise be sure to specify. Consider the “house wine of the south.” •Coke: All ‘soda’ in the South is called ‘coke’. If you ever order ‘coke’ to drink, the server will most likely ask what kind. •Peach Cobbler: South Carolina is the #2 peach producer in the nation and lead all southern states, including Georgia! Naturally our favorite kind of cobbler is peach. •Pecan Pie: Sweet pie made mostly of corn syrup and pecan nuts. This dessert is a must at any Southern Thanksgiving or Holiday meal! •Sweet Potato Casserole: Dish made up of mashed sweet potatoes topped with brown sugar and pecan toppings. Most commonly served at Thanksgiving. •Pound cake: The name comes from the traditional way it was prepared: one pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. Pound cakes come in a variety of flavors like lemon, coconut cream, chocolate, marble swirl, etc. and are often served at picnics and potlucks. •Banana Pudding: This yummy concoction consists of repeated layers of vanilla custard (sometimespudding), vanilla wafers, and sliced bananas. It is all topped off with whipped cream! Fair Food As the weather gets cooler and the leaves began to turn, residents of South Carolina know that not only fall is around the corner, but so is the State Fair! The State Fair takes place right here in Columbia. It is a 12-day event of rides, games, and best of all, fair food. Everything at the fair is fried, unhealthy, and absolutely delicious. It is an event that you do not want to miss! The dates for 2012 State Fair are October 10 – 21. Here is a preview of the scrumptious foods that you will find only at the fair: •Deep-fried twinkies •Fried Coca-Cola •Fried Kool-aid •Elephant ears (deep-fried batter covered in powdered sugar) •Corn dogs •Gyros •Fried Snickers •Fried Oreos •1.5 pound turkey legs! •Fiske fries doused with vinegar •Candied (Granny Smith) apples •Cotton candy •Funnel cakes 12 SOUTHERN FASHION Vera Bradley You will likely see these brightly-colored, swirling and often floral patterns all across campus. Vera Bradley bags are popular school totes. Ladies will also carry Vera Bradley purses and on long weekends, pack in her luggage. Monograms A motif made by overlapping or combining the initials of an individual, a company, or a newly engaged or married couple. A traditional 3-letter monogram has the initial of the individual’s last name set larger or in the middle, where the first initial appears to the left and the middle initial to the right. For a newly engaged or married couple, the last name would be in the middle and the initials on each side would be the first names of each person. Monograms are popular everywhere but especially popular in the south. We will monogram everything from a dog’s collar to towels to handbags to stationary to luggage hats to cups to napkins. If there is an option to monogram an item, Southerners are going to take it! Croakies Croakies is the name of an American company that makes neoprene straps that attach to the frame of sunglasses to ensure they stay wrapped around your neck in case they are knocked from your face. Croakies is the trademarked name brand, but even generic neoprene eyewear straps are referred to as croakies. According to Ehow.com, “The original Croakie eyewear retainer was invented by a ski patrolman in Jacksonhole, Wyoming in 1977. He sought a way to keep glasses from falling off of his head during his adventures and found his solution in the neoprene material used to construct wetsuits. Using the idea of a Chinese finger trap, he constructed his first eyewear strap and could keep his glasses hanging around his neck and secured on his head during rigorous activity.” Croakies have become much more than a necessity for active outdoor enthusiasts. They have crossed over into the college fashion world, especially among Southern fraternity boys. Sperrys (boat shoes) “Sperry Top-Sider has been an American Original since 1935 when Paul Sperry invented the first boat shoe for sailors. As Paul Sperry watched his cocker spaniel, Prince, run across the ice on a winter’s day in Connecticut, he noticed his dog’s amazing ability to maintain traction on the slippery surface. Turning over Prince’s paw, he observed hundreds of tiny cracks and cuts going in all directions. These wave-like grooves became the inspiration for Mr. Sperry’s latest patent, called Razor-Siping™, and were instrumental in maximizing the traction and performance of the Authentic Original Sperry Top-Sider first introduced in 1935.” Seer Sucker Thin, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped or checkered, used to make clothing for spring and summer wear. Seersucker is woven in such a way that some threads bunch together, giving the fabric a wrinkled appearance in places. This feature causes the fabric to be mostly held away from the skin when worn, facilitating improved heat dissipation and air circulation. Common items of clothing made from seersucker include suits, pants, shorts, and dresses. You will also see patterns—whales, fish, crabs, flamingos, palm trees—on pants and shorts! S Bow Ties The bow tie is making a comeback with fun-formal events such as dinner, cocktail parties and nights out on the town. Bow ties, especially narrow "string ties," are still popular with men of all ages in the American South. It is also much more common to wear a bow tie with a dinner jacket than it is to wear a necktie with one; the latter is technically incorrect. Bow ties are also sometimes worn as an alternative to ascot ties when wearing a morning coat. Sundresses A sundress is intended to be worn by women in warm weather. Typically, it is an informal or casual dress in a lightweight fabric, most commonly cotton, and usually loose fitting. The dress is intended to be worn without a layering top, and the design must therefore cut a balance between modesty and sun exposure. Lilly Pulitzer popularized the sundress in the 1960s. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY There are several distinct features of typical Sothern Hospitality, or etiquette. Some of the customs may be seen as odd or offensive by others; however, they are considered polite in Southern culture and are an expression of a traditional warm greeting and care for one another. First, the use of “Sir” or “Ma’am” is a sign of respect and is used often in regular conversation. The act of opening doors for women is common and again, is seen as an act of respect. Southerners are known for excessive talking and slowness. They love to gab and catch up on others’ lives. It is common for a quick grocery store trip intended to only take twenty minutes to take over forty-five because a Southerner ran into a neighbor. People from the South are also traditionally big on smiling and waving. They often greet passing strangers with a great smile or a giant wave. Also, do not be surprised if people say hello or ask how you’re doing when passing. This practice is especially common on college campuses. And let’s not forget food! Food is an important part of Southern culture. Southerners will use any excuse to get family and friends together and eat a big ‘ol meal. Many families have a ‘Sunday Supper’ where all members gather at one house around lunchtime and feast on an array of dishes brought by everyone. During mourning or if a member of a community is ill, the neighborhood will come together and proud the family with meals for at least two weeks. Southerners also love to call people they know by their last names. The closer you are with someone, eventually your first name disappears entirely to them and you’re only known by your last name. Take it as a sign of friendship! 14 SC THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 15 The Palmetto State established South Carolina College—the precursor to the University A Brief of South Carolina—on Dec. 19, 1801, as part of an effort to unite South Carolinians in History of the wake of the American Revolution. South Carolina's leaders saw the new college as a way to promote "the good order and harmony" of the state. The founding of South South Carolina College was also a part of the Southern public college movement spurred Carolina’s by Thomas Jefferson. Within 20 years of one another, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia established state-supported colleges. In the antebellum era, the Flagship Palmetto State generously supported South Carolina College, and it became one of the influential colleges in the South before 1861, earning a reputation as the training University most ground for South Carolina's antebellum elite. Rutledge DeSaussure McKissick Maxcy The Horseshoe campus The campus grew around the modified quadrangle of the Horseshoe. In 1805, four years after the college was chartered, its first building, Rutledge, was completed. Classes began that year with two faculty members and nine students. As the only academic facility, Rutledge served as classroom, lab, library, chapel, and student and faculty housing until DeSaussure was completed on the north side of the Horseshoe in 1809. Throughout the next 38 years, the Horseshoe took shape with eight more buildings. (The Horseshoe’s 11th building, and the only one not built in the 19th century, is McKissick, completed in 1940.) Robert Mills, the nation’s first federal architect and the designer of the Washington Monument, greatly influenced the architecture of South Carolina College. Mills was involved in the design of Rutledge, South Caroliniana Library, and Maxcy Monument in the center of the Horseshoe, named for the first president of the college, Jonathan Maxcy. The South Caroliniana Library was the first freestanding college library building in the nation when it was completed in 1840. Stability, post-war boom Carolina went through several reorganizations in which the curriculum frequently changed and its status shifted from college to university and back again. In 1906, the institution was rechartered for the final time as the University of South Carolina. In the early decades of the 20th century, Carolina made strides toward becoming a comprehensive university, and in 1917 became the first s tate-supported college or university in South Carolina to earn regional accreditation. The 1920s witnessed further progress and growth, with the introduction of new colleges and degree programs, including the doctorate. The Great Depression temporarily stalled this progress, but the outbreak of World War II launched an era that transformed the University. Carolina hosted Naval training programs during the war, and enrollment more than doubled in the post-war era as veterans took advantage of the G.I. Bill. 16 Integration, enrollment explosion In the 1950s, the University began recruiting national-caliber faculty and extended its presence beyond Columbia with the establishment of campuses in communities across South Carolina. On Sept. 11, 1963, Henrie D. Monteith, Robert Anderson and James Solomon became the first of an increasing number of African-American students to enroll at the University in the 20th century; in 1965, Monteith became the first African-American graduate, earning a BS in biochemistry. In the ensuing years, Carolina underwent explosive growth as the “baby boom” generation entered college. Enrollment stood at 5,660 in 1960, but by 1979 had reached nearly 26,000 students on the Columbia campus alone. National recognition Today the University of South Carolina is not only the state's flagship university but also is a rising national star. It is consistently ranked as the country's best program for international business by U.S. News & World Report and other publications; is one of only 40 public universities in the nation with the Carnegie Foundation's highest research designation to be named among the nation's leaders in providing programs that benefit and engage communities; was ranked No. 42 in the nation for in-state students by Kiplinger's "Best Values in Public Colleges" in 2011; and was on the Princeton Review's "100 Best Value Colleges for 2012" list. 17 LIFE AT USC SSC (Self Service Carolina) Self Service Carolina is a site you will visit often to access your personal USC data and information. After logging in to SSC with your VIP ID and password, you can chose which category on the menu best fits your needs or what you are looking for. In “Academics”, you can register for classes, get your transcript, and This section will give see your schedule. In “Financial”, you can see your fees, pay your bills, and add you information about money to your Carolina Card. In “Personal”, you can change your VIP pin, edit resources, offices, personal data information, see your housing assignment, and sign-up for Carolina events, athletics, and Alert. In “Technology”, you can change your network password and check other traditions at the campus technology information. http://vip.sc.edu University of South Blackboard Carolina. We hope Blackboard is a course-management system that all USC students and faculty this information will help you begin to feel have access to. All of your classes will be listed on Blackboard, but how often you will need to use it will vary by professor. Instructors usually attach all course at home here. documents such as the syllabus and supplemental readings to Blackboard and also use some of its features to communicate with students. Your professor may also require you to take quizzes or exams on Blackboard and interact with your classmates using the Discussion Board feature. You log in to Blackboard using your USC ID and password. http://blackboard.sc.edu or http://vip.sc.edu “Blackboard” then “Columbia & 2 year campuses” Email You can access your email through Self Service Carolina. Your email is your university ID [email protected]. Your password is the password you have set up for SSC. USC uses Microsoft Outlook. If you do not wish to access, your email from here, you can have your USC email forwarded to another address. We will communicate with you often through email so please make sure to check it on a regular basis. When receiving emails from the Office of Student Engagement and National Student Exchange, please respond immediately or at least within 24 hours unless noted otherwise. Carolina Card Your Carolina Card is the most necessary form of identification you will need throughout campus. You must have it present to check out books at the library, enter your residence hall, be admitted in to athletic events along with a ticket, and to use many other university services which may require proof of your enrollment at USC. The Carolina Card is also a declining debit card for purchases you will make at the university. When you put money on your Carolina Card (aka Carolina Cash), you can swipe your card to pay for Carolina Dining services, items from campus vending machines, laundry machines in the residence halls, copies, expenses at the Student Health Center, concessions at Williams Brice Stadium and the Colonial Life Arena, purchases at the Russell House University Bookstore, equipment rentals from the Strom Thurmond Wellness, and much, much more. Carolina Cash can be added through Self Service Carolina or at one of the several Automatic Deposit Machines throughout campus. Local businesses will not accept Carolina Cards and Carolina Cash as a form of payment, but you may get a discount if you show your ID. The Carolina Card office is located in the basement of the Russell House University Union. Make sure to bring a driver’s license, passport, or other photo identification. Your first card is free, but a lost or stolen ID is $35.00 to replace. For more information on the Carolina Card, see http://carolinacard.sc.edu Carolina Alert Every Friday around noon, you will hear a loud rooster crow. We do have that much school spirit that when our beloved gamecock crows it is music to our ears, but this is actually a weekly test of the outdoor warning alerts. Those alarms are just one of the many ways the university will communicate to students, faculty, and staff about weather emergencies and other types of threats to the campus community. You can find a list of all the notification outlets on www.sc.edu/carolinaalert/carolinaalert.shtml These include websites, radio and TV stations, on-campus alarms, and social media outlets. Most students will sign up for the Carolina Alert text messages through SSC and will also follow Carolina Alert on Facebook (www.facebook.com/carolinaalert) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ carolinaalert). Russell House University Union The Russell House is the University of South Carolina’s Student Union and a place where you will probably frequent a few times a week. The Russell House is home to many offices and student services including the Carolina Card, post office and student mailboxes, Quick Copy (a copy and print center), Parent Programs, Greek Life, Multicultural Student Affairs, Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, and the University Bookstore. On the second floor of the Russell House is the Campus Life Center which has the offices for Student Organizations, Student Government, Community Service, Leadership Programs, Women Student Services, and Carolina Productions. Also on the second floor is the Russell House Theatre where free movies are shown every Thursday through Sunday along with other campus events and activities. The Russell House Ballroom is on the second floor as well and is used for bigger events. On the third floor are the offices for Student Media, Orientation & Testing, Veteran Services, and Carolina Styles, a small barber shop. Throughout the Russell House there are a number of places to eat. On the first floor is Pandini’s (pizza, sandwiches, and salads), Freschen’s (frozen yogurts and smoothies), Horseshoe Deli, Barnes & Noble Café (sandwiches, baked goods, coffee, smoothies), and the Grand Market Place (food court). The second floor has a lot of chain restaurants such as Taco Bell, Einstein’s Bagels, and Woodstock Cafe. Also throughout the Russell House are a number of meeting rooms and places to study. www.sa.sc.edu/rhuu 19 Where to Buy Books There are three bookstores that cater to USC students: •Russell House University Bookstore – first level of the Russell House University Union; you can also use your Carolina Card here and a portion of all sales at the University Bookstore go to study scholarships •Addams Bookstore – 152 South Assembly Street At these locations, you can pre-order books and choose the rental option. Professors will submit their lists of required texts to all locations. You can also order your books from a website of your preference such as Amazon or Half.com Carolina Shuttle Also known as “Shuttle Cock”, the Carolina Shuttle is a very helpful and convenient way to get around campus. There are six different routes that make a stop close to almost anywhere you would need to be. The each bus makes a stop approximately every fifteen minutes, but you can track your bus’s arrival using NextBus on a smart phone or on via the NextBus website on a computer. Each stop has a map of the shuttle routes and we will provide you with a map as well, but here are the routes and their stops: Blue – Coliseum --> Music/Discovery Plaza Garage --> Coker Life Science --> PE Center --> Nursing Red – Greek Village --> Music/Discovery Plaza Garage --> Coliseum --> Horseshoe --> Pendleton Garage --> Capstone/Moore School of Business Green – Bates --> CLS--> Horseshoe --> Horizon Garage --> Swearingen Engineering Yellow – Bates --> Nursing --> Horizon Garage --> Engineering at Catawba North Loop (Gray) – Barnwell Parking Lot --> Capstone/Moore School of Business --> Nursing --> National Advocacy Center --> McMaster --> 1600 Hampton Express (Black) – Coliseum --> Law School --> Horseshoe --> Discovery Garage Evening – Coliseum --> Music --> Russell House --> Nursing --> Capstone/BA --> Maxcy --> Byrnes --> CLS --> Swearingen --> Roost --> Bates --> P.E. Center --> Greek Village All buses run from 7:30am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday when classes are in session. The Evening Shuttle consists of two 15-passenger vans that run from 6pm to 12:30 am. www.sc.edu/vmps 20 Libraries The Thomas Cooper Library is the main library on campus is located next to the Russell House. Though it may not look that big from the outside, the majority of the library is 5 floors underground. It can get very confusing when you are going down to get to Level 4! Keep this in mind, the lower the number of the level you need to get to, the lower you should go. During the school year, TCL is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It has a large computer lab, a number of study rooms of all sizes, a café on the main level, and a friendly and helpful staff. Other libraries on campus include the Hollings Special Collections Library (which is in the back of TCL), Springs Business Library, Moving Image Research Collections, the Mathematics Library, the Music Library, and the South Caroliniana Library. Definitely make a point to make a quick (or longer) trip to the South Caroliniana Library. It is one of USC’s hidden gems. South Caroliniana is located on the historic Horseshoe. It was USC’s main library up until 1940 and was designed by architect Robert Mills, a South Carolina native who designed many landmark buildings in Washington D.C. during the 1800s, his most famous being the Washington Monument. South Caroliniana’s other claim to fame is that was the first free-standing academic library in the country. It houses many original university archives and other historic documents. Thomas Cooper Library Student Success Center Thomas Cooper Fountain The Student Success Center is another great resource on campus to help you achieve your academic goals. The SSC is located on the Mezzanine Level (top floor) of the Thomas Cooper Library and offers services including supplemental instruction (SI), tutoring, cross-campus advising, financial literacy, and resources of special student populations (i.e. transfer, out-of-state, etc.). The SSC staff is very friendly and helpful and will be more than happy to point you to the right resource. www.sa.sc.edu/ssc Career Center The University of South Carolina Career Center is another great campus resource devoted to students’ success. The Career Center has a helpful staff to guide students in making decisions about majors and relevant career paths, internships and summer jobs, graduate school, and other options for their futures. Staff members also revise resumes and cover letters and give feedback and tips on interview skills. The Career Center hosts a Career Fair each semester which often leads to interviews, internships, and full-time positions for many USC students. Students can meet with a Career Center staff member by appointment or by coming to the Center’s On-Call hours Monday through Friday 1-4pm. There is also a plethora of information regarding any career-related topic on the Career Center’s website. The Career Center is located on the sixth floor of the H. William Close Building (Business Administration building) www.sc.edu/career 21 ACE (Academic Coaching and Engagement) ACE is a great resource on campus to help students succeed and excel in all their academic and personal endeavors at USC. Struggling with managing your time or figuring how the right way to study for an exam? Want to learn some new strategies on taking notes or concentrating more in class? ACE is a part of the Student Success CenterSign up to meet with an ACE Coach who can help you figure out some new ways to succeed in your classes and also point you to some other campus resources that might be helpful while you are at USC. ACE also offers math tutoring and writing consultations. NSE students are required to meet with an ACE coach at least once before October 1. SSC offices are located in Bates House, Columbia Hall, Sims Hall, and the Thomas Cooper Library. You can make an appointment online by visiting www.sc.edu/success or by calling 777-1000 Healthy Carolina Farmer’s Market In an effort to promote healthy living and sustainability, USC hosts an on-campus Farmers Market every Tuesday on or around Greene Street in front of the Russell House. The Farmers Market is from 10am to 2pm and begins in late August or early September and runs through early to mid November. The market returns in late March for about a month and also comes back in the summer from early June to late July. The vendors sell locally grown and made products such as produce, baked goods, seafood, boiled peanuts, kettlecorn, jams, sauces, soaps, lotions, and much more. The First Lady of USC, Mrs. Patricia Moore-Pastides, is a strong supporter of the Farmers Market and she and her staff will usually pass out a free in-season piece of produce to students passing through the market. Vendors at the Farmers Market gernerally only accept cash. 22 Campus Recreation The University of South Carolina has a number of opportunities to keep you fit, active, and moving! Perhaps the most well-known spot for recreation is the beautiful Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center. The Strom (as it is commonly referred as) opened in 2003 and is a state-of-the-art facility and has been the recipient of awards honoring facilities of its kind. It includes a cardio deck with over 80 machines, strength and conditioning area, indoor track, indoor climbing wall, racquetball and squash courts, basketball courts, indoor pool, indoor hot tub, and an outdoor resort-like pool with a sand volleyball court nearby. For a fee, you can buy a pass to take group exercise classes such as yoga, spinning, or Zumba. Looking for a little bit more adventure? Sign up for a day or weekend trip through the Outdoor Recreation Office. Past Adventure Trips include kayaking on the Saluda River, surfing at Folly Beach, SC, mountain biking in Augusta, GA, and backpacking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Outdoor Rec also offers Service and Sustainability trips like cleaning up the Broad River here in Columbia. Campus Rec also coordinates intramurals. There is a small fee to be in an intramural league. Intramurals are a great way continue playing a sport you have done your whole life or a way to try something new and experience some friendly competition. Examples of IM teams at USC are ultimate Frisbee, basketball, dodgeball, and sand volleyball. In addition to the Strom, students can also work out at the Blatt Physical Education Center. It includes many of the same amenities as the Strom such as cardio and weight areas, basketball courts, racquetball courts, sand volleyball, an indoor pool, and outdoor multipurpose fields. http://campusrec.sc.edu 23 The Horseshoe The Horseshoe (also casually and affectionately known as the ‘Shoe) is the original part of the University of South Carolina’s campus which dates back to 1805. The gates that lead into the Horseshoe have become a symbol for the university. The Horseshoe is made up 11 historic buildings which are all in use and serve different roles for the university such as classrooms, offices, residence halls, and the President’s House. 10 of those buildings date back to the 19th century and the entire Horseshoe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The engraved bricks that make up the pathways through and around the Horseshoe have been donated by alumni. The Horseshoe continues to be heart and center of the University of South Carolina. On a nice day, it will be filled with students playing Frisbee, enjoying lunch, or studying. If a prominent figure or event comes to USC, it is very likely they will speak or perform from the Horseshoe. Pope John Paul II, President Ronald Reagan, alumni Hootie and the Blowfish, and ESPN’s College Game Day are the select few who have addressed the university from the Horseshoe. Performing Arts If you enjoy the performing arts, there are many ways you can enjoy them or even participate in them while in Columbia. The USC Department of Theater and Dance and the School of Music have performances at least once a month throughout the semester. You can find their schedules on their websites and can also be added to their mailing lists. Students of any major are eligible to audition for a Theater production. Some classes require students to attend a USC performance which is a great way for students to watch their very talented peers. Larger performing arts events are also common in Columbia and USC. Many big names have performed at the Colonial Life Arena such as Keith Urban, Usher, and Prince. Touring Broadway musicals and symphonies usually perform at the Koger Center. There are also smaller venues throughout Columbia for local bands, community theater, and independent films. www.cas.sc.edu/THEA - www.music.sc.edu - http://koger.sc.edu - www.coloniallifearena.com www.nickelodeon.org - www.trustus.org - www.towntheatre.com 24 The Daily Gamecock The Daily Gamecock is the student-run newspaper that comes out every day Monday through Friday. It does a great job of covering campus, city, state, nation, and world issues and stories that are of interest to USC students. The Daily Gamecock is a must-read each morning to know what people are or will be talking about. Students of any major can apply to be part of The Daily Gamecock staff. They are always looking for new reporters, columnists, sports writers, photographers, and layout designers. www.thedailygamecock.com , www.facebook.com/The-Daily-Gamecock, www.twitter.com/thegamecock Garnet & Black magazine Garnet & Black was originally the name of the University of South Carolina yearbook, but now it is the quarterly magazine completely run and produced by students from the layout, writing, photographing, publishing, and distributing. Students are excited to read Garnet & Black each time it comes out because it is covers edgier topics and has sections covering style, travel, entertainment, restaurant reviews, and other trends. Like The Daily Gamecock, any student of any major can work for Garnet & Black. www.gandbmagazine.com, www.facebook.com – Garnet and Black, www.twitter. com/garnetandblack 25 SGTV Student Gamecock Television (SGTV) is a student run cable channel airing on campus cable channel 4. The station's goal is to offer educational opportunities to USC Students and provide entertaining and informative programming to the campus community. Students of any major who are interested in helping out with SGTV can email the station manager at [email protected] or stop by the office in Russell House 330. www.sgtv.sc.edu WUSC-FM WUSC-FM is the 2500-watt noncommercial, educational, free-format student radio station at USC, broadcasting in HD Radio 24 hours per day at 90.5 FM. The station introduces new music and provides alternative programming for its listeners, including specialty programs focusing on a single genre of music such as blues, punk, metal, acoustic, and jazz. All students interested in radio production, announcing, music reviewing, or promotion are invited to join WUSC. For information, contact the Station Manager at [email protected]. You can listen online at www.wusc.sc.edu Carolina Handbook Every school has their own special guideline book, USC is no different. Known as the Carolina Community, this is a lengthy document and as much as we would have loved to have printed it all for you it was just not feasible. Visit http://www.sa.sc. edu/carolinacommunity/to read up on plagiarism, attendance and behavior policies. As a student at the University of South Carolina, you are responsible for knowing and upholding it on and off campus. 26 Carolinian Creed The Carolinian Creed really embodies everything that USC is and wants to be. So read it, sign it, and mean it. The community of scholars at the University of South Carolina is dedicated to personal and academic excellence. Choosing to join the community obligates each member to a code of civilized behavior. As a Carolinian... I will practice personal and academic integrity; I will respect the dignity of all persons; I will respect the rights and property of others; I will discourage bigotry, while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas and opinions; I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for conditions which support their work and development. Allegiance to these ideals requires each Carolinian to refrain from and discourage behaviors which threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves. 27 USC TRADITIONS Are you kidding!?! This is SEC football; of course there are traditions! SEC football means great games against Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas A&M, and Mississippi State. And of course we always play our rival, Clemson! Although a lot of traditions do coincide with football, there are many other traditions that are unique to USC that does not revolve around athletics. Overview Official Nickname: Fighting Gamecocks (Shortened to ‘Gamecocks’ and ‘Cocks’) Colors: Garnet and Black Mascot: Cocky Cockaboose Railroad: The most unique form of tailgating Just behind the south end zone stands at Williams-Brice Stadium sit 22 real train cabooses, all of which have been renovated to the hilt to provide an almost luxurious tailgating experience. Each Cockaboose has a sun deck where fans grill out, party, and listen to music—for the most diehard Cocks fans. Stadium Nickname: “The Cockpit” 28 Alma Mater – We Hail Thee Carolina We hail thee, Carolina, and sing thy high praise With loyal devotion, remembering the days When proudly we sought thee, thy children to be: Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Since pilgrims of learning, we entered thy walls And found dearest comrades in thy classic halls We’ve honored and loved thee as sons faithfully; Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Generations of sons have rejoiced to proclaim Thy watchword of service, thy beauty and fame; For ages to come shall their rallying cry be: Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Fair shrine of high honor and truth, thou shalt still Blaze forth as a beacon, thy mission fulfill, And crowned by all hearts in a new jubilee: Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Singing the Alma Mater is one of the University of South Carolina’s most beloved traditions. You will hear the song played around campus, at university ceremonies, and especially at athletic events. When the song reaches “Here’s a health” students and alumni will raise their right arm, curve their fingers as if holding a drink, and offer a toast to Carolina. Fight Song – The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way Another song you will hear at USC athletic events is the fight song: Hey, Let’s give a cheer, Carolina is here, The Fighting Gamecocks lead the way. Who gives a care, If the going gets tough, And when it is rough, that’s when the ‘Cocks get going. Hail to our colors of garnet and Black, In Carolina pride have we. So, Go Gamecocks Go - FIGHT! Drive for the goal - FIGHT! USC will win today - GO COCKS! So, let’s give a cheer, Carolina is here. The Fighting Gamecocks All The Way! Chicken Finger Wednesday Chicken Finger Wednesday is one of USC students’ favorite meals and something they look forward to each week. The famous chicken fingers and curly fries can be purchased in the Grand Market Place on the first floor of the Russell House. There will probably be a line so follow and look for the crowds! 29 Dance Marathon Every February, hundreds of USC students participate in Dance Marathon. Dance Marathon is an event that happens on campuses across the country to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. It is 24 hours of straight dancing and moving! DM at USC is the largest student-run philanthropy in the state of South Carolina. During the marathon students learn different dances to keep them moving, dress in silly outfits, and are visited by children and their families who directly benefit from the funds donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. www.uscdm.org Class Rings While you at USC, you will probably hear students talking about getting their class ring and mentions of the Ring Ceremony. The class ring tradition began in 1999 as a way for students to build their lifelong relationship with the university as they move towards being alumni. Students have the option of ordering a class ring and are they presented with it by the President at the Ring Ceremony which takes place in November and April on the Horseshoe (weather-permitting). It is always a special time for students to reflect on their years at Carolina. Homecoming Homecoming is an exciting week each fall at USC. Every year Homecoming has a different theme, but the events throughout the week remain the same. Homecoming Week starts with clubs and organizations putting up homemade banners on Greene Street. Monday is Homecoming Kickoff on Greene Street where students can pick up Homecoming swag and other freebies from organizations, university offices, and local business. Tuesday night is the Showcase which introduces the Homecoming King and Queen candidates. Wednesday is Canned Creations where groups build different structures out of canned goods and then those cans are donated to a local food bank. Wednesday night is the much anticipated Spurs and Struts dance competition. Thursday is the Cockfest Pep Rally and Friday is a parade through campus with student-made floats. On Friday evening is a Step Show featuring members of the NPHC Greek organizations (if you have never gone to a step show, this is a MUST!!! Incredible!) Homecoming Week culminates on Saturday with a football game! http://homecoming.sc.edu 30 Burn BIGGEST Tiger Tiger Burn is probably one of the most popular traditions at Carolina. The of Tiger Burn grew from the 1902 feud between Carolina and Clemson RIVALRY:tradition students over Professor Colcock’s drawing of a gamecock crowing over a CLEMSON, defeated tiger. Each year, students design and construct a 25-foot tiger that is burned at a pep rally the week before the Carolina-Clemson football game OF COURSE! (Recently it has been the Monday before the game). Until 1959, this annual gridiron brawl was known as Big Thursday and was always played during the week of the State Fair in Columbia. The Carolina-Clemson game is now played the Saturday after Thanksgiving (usually rivalry weekend in college football). The Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is another campus tradition the week before the Carolina-Clemson football game. Each school encourages students, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans to participate. Each donor receives shirt recognizing the event and free food while they wait to be discharged from the donation site. The winning school is publicly announced and received a trophy at the game. GAMECOCKS? (WHATS A GAMECOCK?) We’ll let Cocky Tell you about his roots… The University of South Carolina is the only major college athletic program in the country that uses "Fighting Gamecocks" as its official nickname and mascot. The University's athletic teams have been known as Gamecocks for almost 100 years. At the turn of the century (1900), after struggling for more than decade under numerous nicknames, the school's football team was first referred to unofficially as "Gamecocks." In 1903, Columbia's morning newspaper, The State, shortened the name to one word and South Carolina teams have been Gamecocks ever since. Those early teams must have been a feisty and spirited group. A gamecock, of course, is a fighting rooster known for its spirit and courage. A cock fight, which was a popular sport throughout the United States in the 19th century, would last until the death of one of the combatants. Cock fighting has been outlawed by most states for humanitarian reasons, but it is still held surreptitiously in many areas. The State of South Carolina has long been closely connected with the breeding and training of fighting gamecocks. General Thomas Sumter, famed guerrilla fighter of the Revolutionary War, was known as "The Fighting Gamecock." 31 SC GETTING INVOLVED 32 C NSE Sponsored Events Mark your calendars for the following events we have planned to help you get acquainted with USC’s campus, local culture, and other NSE students. Sun., Aug. 16– Campus Tour, Yoghut, and Fee Payment 1:00pm Mon., Aug. 17 – NSE Lunch & Orientation 11:30pm Fri., Dec. 5– NSE EOS Dinner All other Fall dates To Be Announced Student Organizations Here at USC, there are over 300 registered student organizations on campus, you're sure to find one that meets your interests! There are numerous organizations in the following areas: Greek Life• Honor• Interest •International• Media• Military •Political• Professional •Religious •Residence Hall Government• Service •Sport. Make sure to check out the Student Organization Fair Wednesday September 4 from 11-2 on Greene Street. http://www.sa.sc.edu/studentorgs/ Carolina Production (CP) events Carolina Productions, commonly referred to as CP, is awesome. They bring in great music (Colbie Caillat, David Cook), Wacky Wednesdays, USC Idol, and many other great events. They also bring in great movies all the time, and they’re FREE. Movies play Thursday-Sunday in the Russell House Theater. As CP is always adding new events to their schedule, we thought it would be wise to just give you their link: http://cp.sc.edu/. 33 doesn’t love football, basketball, baseball or any of the other awesome ATHLETICS Who athletic events on this campus? USC students have a lot of spirit and are always up for supporting their favorite athletic team. Where are the athletic events located? •Football – Williams Brice Stadium. Just FYI the stadium is named after a lady and you can’t miss this stadium as it rises above everything on Assembly. •Baseball – Carolina Stadium. The new baseball facility that has been called the crown jewel among baseball stadiums across the country, sounds about right for a 2-time CWS championship team!! •Basketball – Colonial Life Arena. Besides basketball, the Colonial Life Arena also hosts many concerts and other events throughout the year. Willams-Brice Stadium Football MustKnows Carolina Stadium Colonial Life Arena GameDay Attire When you head out to your first University of South Carolina football game, you might wonder, “Did a bunch of people just come from a wedding?” Fans get pretty dressed up for football games here in SEC (Southeastern Conference) Country! Girls will wear black or garnet cocktail dresses and guys will wear khakis (sometimes with gamecocks embroidered on them), collared shirts, and bow-ties. Mostly members of the Greek community will be the ones all decked out, but a majority of Gamecock fans do put some thought and effort into their Gameday appearance and attire. Of course, there are plenty of people in jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and even some crazier outfits. Regardless of what you choose to wear, make sure you are sporting garnet and black and nothing close to the opposing team’s colors and definitely NOT orange! 34 Tailgating Tailgating is another big tradition at USC and any SEC school. On game day, every spot surrounding Williams-Brice Stadium will be covered with RVs, tents, trucks, and tables, many covered in Gamecock paraphernalia. Most fans arrive 3-5 hours before a game to enjoy some good food, laughs, and a friendly game of cornhole. Many people will bring along a TV to catch up on the scores and predictions for other games going on that day while they wait for the USC game to start. Some people who don’t have tickets just come to tailgate and watch the game from their TV outside of Williams-Brice Stadium. 2001 The University of South Carolina Gamecocks feature perhaps the most unique and electrifying pregame entry in all of college football. In fact, The Sporting News rated USC's "2001" as the most exciting pregame entry in all of college football. As the minutes wind down on the game clock prior to the opening kickoff, the Gamecocks leave the locker room following final pregame instruction from their coaching staff and assemble in the tunnel in the southwest corner of Williams-Brice Stadium. Then, as the crowd of more than 82,000 begins its roar of anticipation, the first notes of the theme song from "2001-A Space Odyssey" blare over the stadium sound system. As the music continues, the enthusiasm of the crowd is feverish. Finally, at just the exact moment, in perfect coordination with the music, the Gamecocks hit the field running, and the stadium goes wild. This magical moment has been captured by national television, including ESPN, CBS, ABC, Jefferson-Pilot, ESPN-2, and WTBS, during those networks' telecasts of games at Williams-Brice Stadium. It is indeed one of the special traditions in college football. The theme "2001" corresponds with the University's Bicentennial, which was celebrated eleven years ago. Football Cheers & Chants Here a couple common football cheers you will hear at football games. You’ll pick up on them quickly, but here’s a headstart: U-S-C- Gooooooooooooooo Cocks!!!! (Through the game) Go! Fight! Win! Kick ass!!! (At the beginning of any kick-off in every quarter) When USC gets a first down… Announcer: That’s another Carolina… Audience: FIRST DOWN 35 Sandstorm Sandstorm is an electrifying techno beat that is played throughout the game, but the first time it is played is the best and loudest! The moment it comes on throughout Williams-Brice Stadium, students jump out of their seats, if they are not already up, and start jumping and bouncing in the stands and waving a towel put on their seats by a local business. These couple minutes of energy and passion are just one of the reasons the USC student section is one of the best and loudest in the country! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErJo2CpAYps How do you receive your tickets? Football Season Ticket Information All ticket request and claim periods begin at 9:00 a.m. on the first indicated and end at 5:00 p.m. on the last day indicated. Students have a two day request period to long onto Ticketmaster on their Student Account Manager and request for a ticket to the game occurring that week. Should the number of ticket requests exceed the number of tickets available for the game, students will be placed in point order (largest to smallest) based on loyalty points. Winners are contacted by email to claim their ticket during the claim period. If the number of requests does not exceed the number of tickets available for the game, then every student that requested a ticket will receive a notification email to claim their ticket. Tickets are to be claimed by 5:00 p.m. on the last day indicated. Any tickets not claimed by students at the end of the claim period will be offered to students on a first-come, first-served basis beginning on the date indicated. Tickets will be available on demand beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the first day indicated up until 4:00 p.m. on the last date indicated. 36 2015 Football Season Schedule 2015-2016 SCHEDULE Date Opponent / Event Location Thursday, 9/3 Saturday, 9/12 Saturday, 9/19 Saturday, 9/26 Saturday, 10/3 Saturday, 10/10 Saturday, 10/17 Saturday, 10/31 Saturday, 11/7 Saturday, 11/14 Saturday, 11/21 Saturday, 11/28 vs North Carolina Kentucky* Georgia* UCF Missouri* LSU * Vanderbilt* Texas A&M* Tennessee* Florida* The Citadel Clemson Charlotte, NC Columbia, SC Athens, GA Columbia, SC Columbia, MO Columbia, SC Columbia, SC College Station, TX Knoxville, TN Columbia, SC Columbia, SC Columbia, SC Time / Result 6:00pm 7:30pm 6:00pm TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA * Denotes SEC contest Other Sports Gamecock fans do love football, but they also love cheering on USC athletes in other sports. The University of South Carolina is now home to the 2010 and 2011 College World Series Champions. It was a thrill that our baseball team won in 2010, but even more exciting that they won again for a second straight year. The baseball team’s season starts in late February and they play at Carolina Stadium. Gamecock basketball, both men and women’s teams, always do pretty well. In January 2010 the men’s basketball team defeated number 1 Kentucky! Both teams play at the Colonial Life Arena. Make sure to check out other Gamecock teams while you are here such as men and women’s soccer, swimming and diving, and volleyball! For all things having to do with USC sports, visit www.gamecocksonline.com 37 SC UNIVERSITY RESOURCES C Admit it, at your home institution you probably know where to go for whatever you need without having to look too much up. Here at the University of South Carolina, however, you’re probably a little lost, but have no fear! The NSE office is here to help! Below you’ll find some of the main resources will help you navigate campus, as well as their locations and general information about what they provide. Remember, you are a Carolinian while you are here, so take full advantage of all the services we provide. National Student Exchange Office • Located in the Office of Student Engagement • Patterson (Garden Level) • Phone: 803-777-6731 or 803-777-2142 • Fax: 803-777-8922 • http://www.sc.edu/studentengagement • Facebook: Student Engagement at The University of South Carolina • Twitter: @UofSC_OSE • Pinterest: UofSCstuengage • Youtube: UofSC_StudentEngagement If you need anything during your time at Carolina, please come see us or call. We’re here for you, so don’t hesitate! Parking Services 1501 Pendleton St (located in the Pendleton Garage on the first level) Phone: 803-777-4209 Fax: 803-777-4325 http://www.sc.edu/vmps/park For the 2013– 2014 academic year, prices are as follows: Student Parking: $80 full year ($60 Spring Semester Only) Student permits are valid at any time in “Student” and “Any Decal” lots. In addition, student permits are valid in “Faculty/Staff” lots between 5:00pm and 7:30am Monday through Thursday and from 5:00pm Friday through 7:30am Monday. Vehicles with student permits may not park in reserved spaces at any time. You can request a parking permit online using VIP. Parking Garages and Reserved Spots Garage Student rates Blossom Street Garage Senate Street Garage Bull Street Garage Horizon Garage Discovery Plaza Garage 340.00 340.00 380.00 340.00 340.00 39 maximum height for vehicle clearance 6’3” 7’ 8’ 6’8” 6’8” These spots go on sale in May (for the following fall) and are sold on first-come, first served basis. You’ll need to call Parking Services to obtain a permit for the garages; they are not available via VIP. If you wait until August to purchase your permit, you’ll likely have to pick it up at the Parking Services office, rather than having it mailed to you, so be sure to check and make sure. The shuttle and parking map is located at http://www.sc.edu/vmps/maps/sm_all.html FYI: If you plan on moving to Columbia before August, you can purchase a student permit for the summer for $30. For more information on parking, refer to their website at http://www. sc.edu/vmps/park.html. There’s also information about motorcycle and bike parking areas, as well as prices. If you use the meters around campus and Columbia, make sure you have plenty of quarters. An unpaid meter can result in a $7 parking ticket from USC and a $10 from the city. Advisement, Registration, & Transcripts If you will be at USC for the entire school year, you will need to make arrangements to be advised by your academic advisor at your home institution. Make sure to contact them in early October so you can plan a time to discuss what classes you will take in the spring. Registration begins in early-November. Please talk to the NSE staff about how to register for spring courses. After all grades are recorded at the end of the semester in December, make sure to send a transcript to your home institution. They will require an official transcript; you will need to get that from the University Registrar. You can contact the Registrar’s office through their website: www.registrar.sc.edu. YOU are responsible for this not NSE. Thomson Student Health Center General Medicine Clinic: 803- 777-3175 (call to make doctor appointments) Women’s Care Clinic: 803- 777-6816 http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/tshc.htm The center is located behind the Russell House Hours of Operation: Fall and Spring Semester: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (for urgent conditions only) Closed on university holidays 40 The Health Center Staff Health care is provided by a full time medical staff of physicians and nurse practitioners. All full time physicians and nurse practitioners are licensed by the State of South Carolina and either board certified or eligible for board certification in their specialty area. The Medical Staff is supported by experienced licensed registered nurses, most of who are certified by the American Nursing Association in the specialty of College Health Nursing. Pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and physical therapy services are available on-site, and are staffed by registered or certified personnel TSHC does not provide inpatient, overnight, or after-hours services, and no emergency services are provided. Making an appointment for non-urgent, routine, and chronic health care needs is encouraged, though students with an acute illness or injury may call for a same day appointment or walk-in. All Columbia campus students enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour in a degree program are eligible for care at the health center (TSHC) and the Counseling and Human Development Center (CHDC). Spouses of eligible students may be seen on a space available basis. Continuing students, i.e. students who are between academic periods, retain eligibility for care under continuation of care rules. For example, Fall students who will be returning in the spring can receive care over the winter break. Spring semester students who are not taking summer classes but will return in the fall are eligible for care during the summer. Pharmacy The pharmacy accepts prescriptions from your private physician, in or out of state. You may bring in the original prescription, or have your physician telephone or fax your prescription to us. Please remember that the pharmacy cannot call your pharmacy or your physician to ask for prescription transfers. You also have the option of choosing your own pharmacy—Columbia has tons of pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens. Counseling and Human Development Center The center offers individual and group counseling, couples and family therapy, workshops, outreach, biofeedback, & psychological testing services. Initial visits for students are free. Students who have paid the Health Fee portion of the University Fee are eligible for 10 free sessions. Beyond 10 sessions, each session is $35 per session. If you cancel an appointment less than 24-hours in advance or do not show up, you will be charged a $35 cancellation fee. Byrnes Bldg 7th Floor 803-777-5223 http://www.sa.sc.edu/shs/chdc/ Hours of Operation: Fall and Spring Semester: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed on university holidays 41 Important Numbers and Websites S Important Numbers National Student Exchange Office University Bookstore Parking Services Thomson Health Center Counseling and Human Development Center Housing USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety (803)777-6731 or 803-777-2142 (803)777-1460 (803)777-5160 (803)777-3175 (803)777-5223 (803)777-4283 or 800-922-9755 (803)777-8400 Helpful Internet Websites University of South Carolina Registrar's Office USC SSC Blackboard USC Graduate School Office of the Bursar Division of Student Affairs UNIV 101 & NRC for First-Year Students & Students in Transition http://www.sc.edu http://registrar.sc.edu http://my.sc.edu/ www.blackboard.sc.edu http://www.gradschool.sc.edu http://www.sc.edu/bursar/ http://www.sa.sc.edu http://www.sc.edu/fye ***See appendix for an extended list of local Columbia resources and numbers*** 42 SC COLUMBIA 43 About Columbia: South Carolina’s Capital •Largest city in South Carolina with a population of 129,272 •The city’s mayor is Steve Benjamin—as USC alum •The city’s name comes from a poetic synonym for America, derived from the name of Christopher Columbus. •The city lies at the confluence of two rivers, Saluda and Broad, which merge to form the Congaree River •Columbia is known for many things, one of them being its humid subtropical climate. The average temperature in during summer months is 93 degrees—hence the current city slogan, “Famously Hot” •Columbia is home to many famous faces such as Kristin Davis (Charlotte from Sex and the City), Mary-Louise Parker, Hootie & the Blowfish, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, Young Jeezy, and President Woodrow Wilson. •The country’s oldest community theatre in continuous use, Town Theatre, is in Columbia. •Columbia hosts the South Carolina State Fair each year in October. Columbia Life Columbia has many nicknames: “A Capital Place to Be,” “Famously Hot,” “Cola,” and their newest one, “Home to the 2010 & 2011 College World Series Champions”. One thing is for sure, no single nickname can encompass all that the city has to offer! As the capital of South Carolina, Columbia offers an indie vibe that sizzles with shopping, dining, attractions, and nightlife. With all of Columbia’s vast opportunities, we have highlighted some local favorites to make your exploration of the city a bit easier. You can find phone numbers, websites, and location of all local favorites in the appendix. Local Favorites Hair Salons & Cuts •Paul Mitchell Hair School •Tillman Salon •Seven Doors Salon •Logan Raye •Blue Orchid •Austral Salon •For guys – Sports Clips Bank •Wells Fargo •Bank of America •Carolina Collegiate Credit Union• TD Bank • National Bank of South Carolina (NBSC) Grocery •Publix •Walmart •Gamecock Bi-Lo •Kroger •Food Lion •For organic food: Rosewood Market & Earth Fare (both have a fantastic lunch bar) •The Fresh Market •Whole Foods •Trader Joes Shopping •Columbiana Mall •Village at Sandhills •Shops on Devine Street •Five Points • Mast General •Cross Hill Market •Charlotte- SouthPark and Concord Mills Get your oil changed/car repaired •Nutall’s •Complete Care Care •Master Tire •Jiffy Lube on Devine •AAA •Firestone Mexican Restaurants •Eric’s San Jose •Tio’s •San Jose’s •Casa Linda • Monterrey’s •Cantina 76 •Salsarita’s Fine Dining • Gervais & Vine •California Dreaming •Saluda’s •Garibaldi Café •Pasta Fresca •Blue Marlin •Tsunami Sushi •Liberty Tap Room Cheap Eats •Lizard’s Thicket •Beezer’s •Village Idiot •Pita Pit •Which Which •Five Guy’s •Jimmy John’s •College Grounds •Immaculate Consumption •Groucho’s •Carolina Café •Hooligan’s •Zoes Kitchen Pizza Places •Mellow Mushroom •Za’s Brick Oven •Village Idiot •Pops •Dano’s •Pizzaman •Old Chicago Places to eat on Campus •Colloquium •Pandini’s •Marble Slab •Preston’s •Santorini Greek Food •Einstein’s Coffee Shops •Nonnahs •Cool Beans •Carolina Café •Starbucks in the Vista •Immaculate Consumption •Drip in 5 points Dessert •Nonnahs •32° Yogurt Bar •Yoghut •Cupcake •Marble Slab •Chocolate Nirvana •Insomnia Cookies •Pelican Ice Brunch • Motor Supply •Di Prato’s Delicatessen •Original Pancake House •Café Strudel •Gourmet Shop BBQ Joints •Big T Bar-B-Q •DOC’s Barbecue •Hudson’s Smokehouse •Little Pigs Barbecue •Maurice’s Gourmet Barbecue •Southern Belly •Palmetto Pig Where to watch the game •Wild Wings •Rockaway’s •Wild Hare •Publick House •Liberty’s •Flying Saucer •Thirsty Fellow •Carolina Ale House 45 Sunny Saturday Activity •Riverwalk •Finlay Park •Lay out at the Strom or at the River •Hang out on the Horseshoe •Lake Murray •Riverbanks Zoo •South Carolina State House •Congaree National Park •Sally Salamander Downtown Walking Tour •Ultimate Frisbee in Finlay Park •Sandy’s for Ice Cream Rainy Day Activity •Frankie’s Fun Park •Columbia Museum of Art • South Carolina State Museum •South Carolina Governor’s Mansion and Gardens •Columbia City Ballet •Visit Mast General Sporting Events •USC FOOTBALL! •USC Baseball •Columbia Blowfish Baseball (Summer) •Intramurals •USC Basketball •USC Soccer •Roller Derby Place to buy Gamecock gear •Adam’s Bookstore •Russell House Bookstore •Wal-Mart •Target •Jewelry Warehouse See a movie •For free at the Russell House! •St. Andrews ($2 theatre) •Richland Mall •Village at Sandhill •Columbiana Grande •Dutch Square •www.colamovies.com •Nickelodean Hot Spots As in any city, there are many different districts in Columbia. It is important to get to know each district because they all offer something different. Below is a list of districts and a brief description. Main Street/Downtown: Main Street is quickly becoming the hip part of town as condos, new restaurants and nightlife hot spots move in and cater to a youthful new set of residents. The Vista: This area offers many upscale dining options and is spotted with some nice sports bars. It also boasts specialty shops and 60 art galleries. Five Points: Five Points emerged 75 years ago as a laid-back bohemian neighborhood. Today, the area is known for its charming locally-owned restaurants, stores, and bars. It is also home to Columbia’s famous St. Patrick’s Day festival. Devine Street: Boasts a collection of upscale boutiques and fine dining. A fun place to spend the afternoon window shopping! Sandhill: A new community where residents live, work, and play all in the same place. This area offers everything from a 16-threater movie cinema, restaurants, and a ton of specialty shops. Harbison: This area is outside of the main center of Columbia. It is the hub for shopping due to the Columbiana Mall, which is the biggest mall in the midlands region. It also offers endless dining options. Chapin: A small town, about 30 minutes outside of downtown Columbia, is the gateway to Lake Murray. The lists provided are certainly not comprehensive. We won’t be offended if you bypass our lists to do your own research! Our recommendation to continue your own research: Freetimes Bites & Sites: Columbia’s Guide to Restaurants and Attractions, the Freetimes newspaper (located in the purple kiosks around Columbia) and The State newspaper Freetimes: http://www.free-times.com/ The State newspaper: http://www.thestate.com/ 46 General Directions General Directions (from Central Columbia) To Broad River Road/Bush River Road: Take Blossom Street to west Huger. Turn right onto Huger and follow to 1-126 westbound. Exit onto the Greystone/Riverside Zoo Exit, turn right off the exit and follow Greystone until it dead ends at Broad River Road. If you want to go to Bush River Road (to reach Dutch Square mall), turn left onto Broad River Road and Bush River will be on the Left. To Forest Drive: Take Sumter Street north to Taylor Street. Turn right onto Taylor Street and follow east through Allen University and Benedict College. Taylor becomes Forest Drive. Richland Mall is at the intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline. To Harbison Boulevard: Take Blossom Street west to Huger. Turn right onto Huger and follow to I-126 westbound, which becomes 1-26 (Spartanburg). Take Exit 103 onto Harbison Boulevard and follow road around curve to Lowes, Home Depot, Columbiana Center, Pier One, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sam’s Club, Carmike Cinemas, and Columbiana Grande. To Two Notch Road: Take Sumter Street north to Gervais Street. Turn right onto Gervais then left onto Bull Street. Bull Street Becomes I-277. Take exit I-20 East (Florence), then take exit #74 off 120 onto Two Notch Road. Turn right to go to Lowe’s, Pier One, Best Buy, and Columbia Place Park (which includes Steve&Berrys and Macy’s). Take a left to find Target, Stein mart, Linens-N-Things, and Home Depot. To Village at Sandhill: Take Sumter Street north to Gervais Street. Turn right onto Gervais then left onto Bull Street. Bull Street Becomes I-277. Take exit I-20 East (Florence), then take exit #80 (Clemson Road). Turn left off the exit. Go Three Miles. Village at Sandhill is on the left. To Columbia Airport (CAE): Take I-26 towards Charleston. Take exit #113, which will be Airport Boulevard. At the light (immediately off the exit), take a right and stay in the right lane. Take right lane onto John Hardee Expressway which leads to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Airport’s website: http://www.columbiaairport.com/ Taxi Services Checker Yellow-picks up from the Five Points fountain and returns students home within a five-mile radius of campus. Students must present their Carolina Card to the cab driver for the free ride. Cabs will be clearly identified with the Carolina Cab insignia. Call 803.799.3311 for a ride home. Blue Ribbon-Call 803.754.8163 Train service: Amtrak-amtrak.com Bus service: CMRTA- http://gocmrta.com/ 47 Beyond Columbia Weekend Vacations South Carolina is a great place simply for the fact that you are in driving distance from many other beautiful cities. Make the most out of your time here by gaining cultural experiences outside the Columbia city limits. From thriving metropolises like Atlanta and Charlotte to historical cities like Charleston and Savannah to everything in between, Columbia is less than 3 hours away from seven charming southern cities! Atlanta, GA Charleston, SC Greenville, SC Atlanta, GA: 200 Miles Away •Atlanta Braves Game •Georgia Aquarium (world’s largest) • Word of Coca-Cola •Underground Atlanta •CNN Studio Tour •High Museum of Art http://www.atlanta.net Charleston, SC: 110 Miles Away •South Carolina Aquarium •Old City Market •Rainbow Row •King Street Shopping •Waterfront Park •Folly Beach •Isle of Palms http://www.charlestoncvb.com Savannah, GA: 159 Miles Away •Tybee Island •St. Patrick’s Day Festival •Forsyth Park •Telfair Museum of Art •Paula Deen Tour http://savannahvisit.com Greenville, SC: 103 Miles Away •Greenville Zoo •Greenville Drive Minor Baseball •Falls Park on the Reedy River •Fall for Greenville Festival http://www.greenvillesc.gov Charlotte, NC: 90 Miles Away •Carowinds Amusement Park •Discovery Place •Numerous Botanical Gardens •Levine Museum of the New South •NASCAR Hall of Fame http://www.charlottesgotalot.com Myrtle Beach, SC: 145 Miles Away •Many beaches! •Family Kingdom Amusement Park •Myrtle Beach Pelicans Minor Baseball • http://www.visitmyrtlebeach.com Asheville, NC: 158 Miles Away •Biltmore House •Asheville Art Museum •Asheville Urban Trail •Blue Ridge National Heritage Area •Linville Caverns http://www.ashevillenc.gov Beaufort/Hunting Island, SC: 145 Miles Away •Barrier Islands (5 total) •Museum of Parris Island •Annual Shrimp Festival •Sheldon Church ruins http://www.beaufortsc.org 48 is some additional information we would like to pass along to you…. Appendix Here From Columbia: An Everyday Guide All Numbers listed are area code 803. AutoCare AAA Advanced Auto Parts Autozone Complete Car Care Dave’s Transmission Frank’s Car Wash Jiffy Lube Nutall’s 798-5656 765-9656 256-6818 799-7433 779-0250 787-8383 782-9999 254-7988 Master Tire 714-6773 Three Men Auto Personal Auto Care & Detailing 748-0932 779-7787 Banks Bank of America 929-5671 765-8335 BB&T Carolina Collegiate First Citizens 251-1621 227-5555 438-5221 733-3482 929-2145 732-5000 National Bank of SC Palmetto Citizens Regions Bank SC Bank & Trust SouthTrust Bank TD Bank 779-3836 771-2256 476-2063 253-7812 253-8890 799-2626 Wells Fargo 49 4526 Forest Dr 4731 Devine Street 3601 Main Street 1628 Gervais Street 2146 Sumter Street 4741 Forest Drive 4414 Devine Street 2405 Millwood Avenue 421 McNulty St, Blythewood, SC 1215 Rosewood Drive 1218 Elmood Avenue 1301 Gervais Street 2111 Devine Street 3401 Forest Drive 710 Pulaski Street 2464 Main Street 1213 Lady Street 1241 Main Street 1320 Washington Street 1010 Gervais Street 520 Gervais Street 1201 Main Street 1940 Blossom Street 4875 Forest Drive 1330 Lady Street Grocery Stores Bi-Lo; Gamecock Earth Fare Food Lion Fresh Market, The Kroger Piggly Wiggly Publix Rosewood Market Trader Joe’s Walmart Whole Foods 738-1108 799-0048 748-8104 782-9100 738-0225 256-3433 255-4351 256-1083 790-2404 782-0323 509-6700 4464 Devine Street 3312 Devine Street 1001 Harden Street 4840 Forest Drive 3403 Forest Drive 3818 Devine Street 501 Gervais Street 2803 Rosewood Drive 4516 Forest Dr Columbia 5420 Forest Drive 702 Cross Hill Hair Salons & Cuts Austral Salon Blue Orchid Logan Raye Paul Mitchell Hair School Seven Doors Salon Sports Clips Tillman Salon 790-0770 661-6116 929-1130 772-2232 254-1507 782-6762 933-0032 2100 Beltline Blvd 2850 Devine Street 801 Gervais Street 700 Gervais Street 1419 Sumter Street 4711 Forest Drive 1507 Gervais Street Restaurants Cheap ($1.50 to $6.00) Andy’s Deli Beezer’s Carolina Café College Grounds Café Cool Beans Drip Coffee Shop El Burrito Five Guy’s Groucho’s Hooligan’s IHOP Immaculate Consumption Insomnia Cookies Jimmy Johns Lizard’s Thicket Moe’s Pizzaman Sandy’s Hot Dogs Sonic Drive-in Starbuck’s Subway Village Idiot Which Which Zoes Kitchen 799-2639 771-7771 799-6676 708-9476 779-4277 661-9545 765-2188 799-0441 799-5708 782-1293 765-0305 799-9053 632-6654 806-8282 779-6407 256-9663 252-6931 256-6914 799-2971 779-1082 254-6777 252-8646 343-3317 771-0122 2005 Devine Street 919 Sumter Street 945 Sumter Street 1217 College Street 1217 College Street 729 Saluda Avenue 934 Harden Street 931 Senate St 611 Harden Street 4840 Forest Drive 1031 Assembly Street 933 Main Street 2013 Devine Street 2015 Devine Street 818 Elmwood Avenue 625 Main Street 341 S. Woodrow Street 825 Main Street 315 Assembly Street 747 Saluda Avenue (Five Pts) 830 Assembly Street 2009 Devine Street 928 Main Street 1320 Main Street 50 Moderate ($6.01 to 10.00) Applebee’s Big T Bar-B-Q Café Strudel Carolina Ale House Carolina Wing & Rib House Carrabba’s Italian Grill Cantina 76 Casa Linda Clubhouse D’s Wings Dano’s Pizza Devine Foods DOC’s Barbecue El Chico’s Eric’s San Jose Fatz Cafe Flying Saucer Harper’s Hudson’s Smokehouse Hunter-Gatherer Liberty Tap Room Little Pigs Barbecue McAlisters Mellow Mushroom Monterrey Mexican Restaurant Miyo’s Palmetto Pig Papa John’s Pizza Pawley’s Front Porch Pizza Hut Pizza Joint NY Pizza Publick House Rockaway’s Salty Nut Café TakoSushi TGI Friday’s Thirsty Fellow Tio’s Wild Hare Sports Café Wild Wings Yesterdays Z Pizza Za’s Brick Oven 787-4687 776-7132 794-6634 227-7151 256-8844 407-1811 708-6004 738-0420 799-2739 791-4486 254-3266 252-0356 799-1532 772-0770 783-6650 781-5036 933-997 252-2222 356-1070 748-0540 461-4677 788-8238 781-4550 933-9201 765-1465 779-6496 733-2556 252-2300 771-8001 519-5036 454-1743 540-7677 799-8758 256-1076 256-4611 771-7131 790-1550 799-1311 252-7229 929-0374 252-9464 799-0196 708-4703 771-7334 51 4505 Devine Street 7535 Garners Ferry Road 118 State Street 708 Lady Street 600 Gervais Street 370 Columbiana Drive 2901-A Devine Street 2009 North Beltline Boulevard 936 Gervais Street 920 Axtel Drive 2800 Rosewood Drive 2702 Devine Street 1601 Shop Road 1728 Bush Rive Road 6118 Garners Ferry Road 7420 Broad River Rd 931 Senate Street 700 Harden Street 4952 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC 900 Main Street 828 Gervais Street 4927 Alpine Road 4710 Forest Drive 1009 Gervais Street 931 Senate Street 922 Main Street 530 Devine Street 136 Assembly Street 827 Harden Street 617 Main Street 3246 Forest Drive 707 Harden Street 2307 Devine Street 2719 Rosewood Drive 2000 Greene Street 1115 Assembly Street 3400 Forest Drive 621 Gadsden Street 921 Sumter Street 902 Gervais Street 729 Lady Street 2030 Devine Street 1004 Gervais Street 2930 Devine St Expensive ($10.01 and up) Blue Marlin Bull Market California Dreaming Di Prato’s Delicatessen Garibaldi Café Gervais & Vine Longhorn Steakhouse M. Café MacDougall’s Motor Supply Company Olive Garden Pasta Fresca Saluda’s Tsunami Sushi Villa Tronco 799-3838 343-2855 254-6767 779-0606 771-8888 799-8463 254-5100 779-5788 779-6400 256-6687 732-0471 787-1838 799-9500 392-9911 256-7677 1200 Lincoln Street 902-C Gervais Street 401 Main Street 342 Pickens Street Greene Street 620-A Gervais Street 902 Gervais Street 1417 Sumter Street 902-F Gervais Street 920 Gervais Street 274 Harbison Boulevard 3405 Forest Drive 751 Saluda Avenue 700 Gervais Street 1213 Blanding Street **A more comprehensive list of restaurants and addresses can be found at: http://www.columbiacvb.com/docs/56-77%20dining.pdf** Recreation Fun Parks/Theaters Colonial Center Frankie’s Fun Park Koger Center for the Arts Palmetto Falls Waterpark Saluda Shoals Movies Carmike Cinemas Columbiana Center) Columbiana Grande Dutch Square Nickelodeon Regal Cinemas Sandhill Cinema St. Andrews Road Multi-Cinema 576-9200 781-2342 777-7500 739-9393 731-5208 801 Lincoln Street 140 Parkridge Drive 1051 Greene Street http://fortjacksonmwr.com/waterpark/ 5605 Bush River Rd 781-3048 100 Columbiana Circle (behind 407-9898 750-5130 254-3433 790-9001 1250 Bower Parkway 800 Bush River Road 937 Main Street 3400 Forest Drive (atop the Richland Mall) 450 Tower Center Place 527 St. Andrews Road 436-1811 772-7572 52 Other Attractions Riverbanks Zoo SC State House Columbia Museum of Art SC State Museum SC Governor’s Mansion & Gardens Columbia City Ballet Shopping Malls Columbia Place Columbiana Center Dutch Square Richland Mall Village at Sandhill Cross Hill Market More Stores Adam’s Bookstore Bed, Bath, & Beyond Best Buy Home Depot Jewelry Warehouse Lowe’s Pier One Sam’s Club Super-Walmart Target Tripps Cleaners 779-8717 734-2430 799-2810 500 Wildlife Parkway www.riverbanks.org 1101 Gervais Street www.scstatehouse.gov/studentpage/ 1515 Main Street www.columbiamuseum.org/ 898-4921 737-3000 301 Gervais Street 800 Richland Street www.museum.state.sc.us/ www.scgovernorsmansion.org 799-7605 1545 Main Street www.columbiacityballet.com 788-4676 7201 Two Notch Road 732-6255 1-26 & Harbison Boulevard 772-3864 800 Bush River Road 738-2995 3400 Forest Drive 419-0235 http://www.villageatsandhillonline.com/index.php 700 Cross Hill Road 544-9900 732-2330 776-9702 749-2188 736-2529 781-0877 736-1666 772-1470 749-1272 647-7356 732-7550 790-1581 749-9838 781-1277 781-0762 749-0869 647-0168 254-7373 53 152 S. Assembly Street 136 Harbison Boulevard 6090 Garners Ferry Road 370 Harbison Boulevard 7006 Two Notch Road 5130 Harbison Boulevard 7701 Two Notch Road 817 St. Andrews Road 390 Harbison Boulevard 7420 Garners Ferry Road 250 Harbison Boulevard 5426 Forest Drive 350 Harbison Boulevard 7501 Garners Ferry Road 360 Harbison Boulevard 134 Harbison Boulevard 6110 Garners Ferry Road 830 Harden Street (Five Pts) 54
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