GOING GLOBAL:

5 THINGS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS

WE’RE SO IMPRESSED YOU’RE INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY ABROAD – that type of ambition
is sure to take you far in life! How far you go will also depend on where you choose to study. To help you find
the university that will make your academic and career dreams come true, we’ve assembled five questions that
motivated students like you can start asking now. After all, a little research now could translate to great success
later on! Let’s get started ...
1. CAN I STUDY WHAT
INTERESTS ME MOST?
You have passions, and the right school will help you
explore them by offering the courses and programs
you need. Take advantage of the fact that each
university’s website will have a list of its majors. Also,
check to see whether a school provides opportunities
to perform research in the academic areas that interest
you most.

With more than 100 undergraduate degree programs,

South Carolina has a truly exceptional array of
academic offerings. Take a look! That variety makes
for an outstanding educational experience, whether

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you’ve decided on a major or are currently undecided.
Plus, we’re recognized as an institution with “very high
research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation. UNDERGRADUATE
MAJORS
2. WILL I BE ABLE
TO EXCEL?
You don’t just want to graduate … you want to thrive!
That’s why it’s essential that you find a school that
recognizes high-achieving students and encourages
them to do more than simply earn a diploma. Make
sure the schools you’re considering have honors
programs or other academic programs designed to
enhance your educational experience.

South Carolina’s Honors College is ranked #1 in the

United States among all public university honors
programs, so there’s no better place to go if you’re
looking to push yourself academically.
The Capstone Scholars program provides another
great opportunity for ambitious students at USC.
And the Student Success Center provides support
for all students on campus.

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3. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
GRADUATION?
A top-notch education is key to a rewarding career,
and your decision to study abroad shows that you’re
willing to work extra hard to succeed. The university
you choose should focus on preparing you for finding a
job after graduation, with career counseling and special
programs dedicated to helping you gain admission to
graduate schools.
Our Career Center offers a variety of services –
resume reviews, mock interviews, job shadowing,
and workshops – designed to help students transition
smoothly from university to the working world. We
also offer an Office of Preprofessional Advising for
students considering law school, medical school, and
other health-related institutions.
4. WHAT’S THE
LOCATION LIKE?
A top-notch education is key to a rewarding career,
and your decision to study abroad shows that you’re
willing to work extra hard to succeed. The university
you choose should focus on preparing you for finding a
job after graduation, with career counseling and special
programs dedicated to helping you gain admission to
graduate schools.
It’s hard to beat life at USC. In Columbia, South
Carolina, the average temperatures range from
around 50° F (10° C) to 85° F (30° C). And Columbia
offers great career opportunities with pharmaceutical
and insurance companies, engineering firms, web
development firms, and international corporations with
parent companies in Europe, Australia, South America,
and Asia.
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5. IS THERE A SUPPORT
SYSTEM IN PLACE?
Whether this is your first time in the United States or
your fiftieth, living so far from home offers new and
exciting challenges. It’s important that the school
you choose to attend has a supportive community in
place, with plenty of resources dedicated to helping
international students with their specific set of
questions and concerns.

It’s our goal to make your university experience

extraordinary, and the University of South Carolina
has an entire office dedicated to assisting international
students, called International Student Services.
Check out its website here. You’ll find tons of great
information about arrival and orientation, visas, living in
Columbia, and more!
WANT TO
LEARN MORE
ABOUT ALL THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
HAS TO OFFER?
We invite you to explore our international students page, like us
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