For this Yelp review assignment, I chose to take of tour at the school all attend, the University…read moreof South Carolina. I chose this tour because it was simple and close to where I live, making it easy to pick a convenient time. I decided to take this tour at 8:30 on Friday, February 2nd. They seemed to run tours of campus every couple hours Monday- Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The purpose of this tour is intended mostly for students who possibly want to become a gamecock and further their education at the University of South Carolina. This campus tour is a very important part of recruiting potential students, so making sure it is as memorable and special as possible is a top priority of the school. My personal purpose for taking this tour besides for this assignment was because I was curious what features this school had that I wasn't currently utilizing or if the tour included interesting facts that I didn't know. I had never taken a tour of the USC campus before and I was trying to have the mindset of if I will still a senior in high school looking for my ideal college. The tour started at the USC visitor center near the South Carolina Statehouse off of Pendleton Street. The group I was with consisted of all most all high-school looking students along with their accompanying parents. The mode of transportation that was used for the entire tour was just walking. Walking was the only realistic way to take this tour unless there were golf carts or Segway scooters. The employee who was giving the tour was a senior who attended USC and was working as a peer leader. I liked the fact that the person giving the tour was currently in USC because he talked about what activities he was engaged in and he probably knew more about all the details of the school over someone who was an older graduate for example. The role of the tour guide was to explain what each building was used for and where certain things were. Lots of the parents in my tour group had questions, and they were answered with ease. He also gave a multitude of facts about different monuments and historic sites. One of my favorite facts he gave was about the Maxcy monument located in the horseshoe. The person who designed that monument was the same person who designed the Washington monument. There was a rumor back in the day at USC that the ball at the top of the Maxcy monument would only spin when a true southern belle walked past. I would say the tour was beyond satisfactory and I learned much, much more about USC then I had known before. The tour guide was friendly, I was never bored, and seeing the parts of the campus I had never seen, or only seen freshman year was extremely interesting. This tour provided the service of helping incoming high school students decide if this was the right school for them by showing them the different amenities and facts about the school. Overall the tour had a very positive impact on me as well as the way I viewed the University. I was glad that I chose to take this tour of USC to use as the subject of this project. I went into the tour hesitant and feeling a bit out of place since I already have gone to this school for three years. As the tour progressed my knowledge of the campus and interesting facts increased. I would recommend this tour to everyone who has the opportunity to take it, even if you already go here.

The financial aid office has been the worst experience of my life. They wait until the last minute…read moreto send any information and leave you scrambling. I had to email in order to see any updates, even though all my information was approved. Seems like they want you to pay out of pocket. very sketchy.

Great place to get a education and to take leisurely Sunday stroll looking at the old buildings and…read moretrees on campus.

The REAL "USC" and the REAL "Carolina" if you ask anyone from South Carolina! :) Great SEC school…read morethat is located in the center of the state, Columbia SC. Ranked #1 undergraduate international business major, # 1 International MBA and many more accolades. About 25,000 undergrads, 6,000 grad students, 2,000 professional. The Horseshoe part of the campus is the "old" part and it is lovely. The rest of the University has mushroomed up all around it and includes a mix of old and new buildings, architectural styles and green spaces. Biggest in state rival is Clemson University, and the rivalry has been intense for generations!

GO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more Anyone who grew up in Columbia know what I mean when I talk about the USC/Clemson love/hate that gets drilled into their brains. My loyalties fell under USC. This is a great school. Certainly not a high-end Harvard place. Certainly not a low-end, unknown school. According to everyone, USC's got the best school of business in the South or something. Classes are normal. Some too big. Some too small. And... Campus is in the heart of downtown Columbia, walking distance to the nightlife. All in all, I love USC. A great school with great history, a great instate rivalry, FOOTBALL (!!!!!!!!!!), and... yeah.

Absolutely gorgeous training facility. More secure than most military bases I've been stationed…read moreon. My room was very comfortable, and I loved the convenience of breakfast and lunch on site. Meals were always delicious too. The weight and cardio rooms were awesome.- I was very happy to find a pullup bar and free weights.

I've stayed here for work seminars and I'm always very impressed with the cleanliness of the…read morefacility, and the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. They're so accommodating and I love it. The shuttle rides to and from the airport as well as the local scenery is much appreciated. I've stayed here twice and I've enjoyed it every time. The amenities are great. The food is amazing. Unlimited coffee (Starbucks and a local brand). Can't beat that. During my most recent visit, I really enjoyed the convenience of the 3rd floor lounge for food and drinks. I technically didn't even have to leave the building! I look forward to coming back here!

The University of South Carolina School of Law is a great law school that offers the best legal…read moreeducation in South Carolina. The facility and building are great and it is a great place to learn. The administration and professors are awesome and know how to educate in law and in life and prepare their students for a career in law.

If you like having drinks with no ice and waiting in lines so long you miss your classes, than this…read moreis the place for you! The food servings are so little I feel like I might starve to death. On top of that, you have to wait to use meal swipes which means you have to get back in line for more food. This place sucks.

My review is purely from a spectator's point of view, as I came here to vacation in the capital,…read morenot as a prospective student. This place has SO much history. I wanted to see the McKissick Museum, but it was closed for the holiday. Nevertheless, I was still able to walk around the campus and read the plaques about the campus' history. I do like that there's an honest acknowledgment that the campus was built using slave labor. The kitchen and former slave quarters are also still there. The campus is a very beautiful place. I enjoyed the many statues, fountains, and manicured greenery.

The Russell House is a very convenient place to go on USC's campus if you ever want options. They…read morehave plenty of restaurants and a wide variety of foods with some places accommodating vegetarians and gluten free options which I think is nice! For example, Twisted Taco has Fried Avocado Tacos and Tavolino has Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles). The staff is always incredibly friendly and always does their best to give great service. One complaint of mine is how irregular the hours have become since COVID and that affects the convenience of Russell House as a whole now; but the options are still unbeatable when everything is open! You can get anything from poke, acai bowls, bagels, and pizza. Lastly, I just wanted to note the cleanliness of the indoor seating areas recently. During the fall semester, there was a lot more cleaning staff in yellow shirts walking around to keep the tables sanitized, but that is no longer the case. The tables are always dirty now and there is no cleaning staff to be seen. This makes me uncomfortable knowing no sanitizing is being done despite the fact that it is a high-contact dining area. I hope they improve on this in the future.