Carolinian Post #1

I was born and raised here in Columbia, SC, and practically lived in the same area my whole life, up until now that is. I grew up in Northeast Columbia, living the typical suburban life. Played soccer when I was young, lived on a cul-de-sac, my neighbors were all friends of mine. Not much out of the ordinary to be honest. I went to Windsor Elementary, then E.L. Wright Middle, and then Spring Valley High. It was in high school that I truly discovered my love for music and when I learned how to play music. I expected USC to be a lot bigger than it is. It seemed so big coming from high school, but now that I'm actually here, it doesn't seem like such a big change. I expected long walks, but they are much shorter than I had anticipated. The past few weeks have been interesting. I have met some really cool people and been very social, something I wasn't back in high school. The classes are more difficult than I expected though. Homework, is more complicated and takes more time, but having breaks in between classes helps me stay on top of it. The Carolinian Creed really holds value to student life, especially when living with a roommate. You do have to respect their privacy and property. Being open minded to diversity is important here as well, because there is so much diversity among students and faculty. You really have to understand what their customs and lifestyles are and respect them.