<p>Thanks for all the great information!! How is parking? If you buy a parking pass are you guaranteed a spot in whatever area you buy a pass? D would probably walk everywhere in walking distance, but would want to have a car available to go to places like the mall. Sure wish the transit was more accommodating in that area. </p>
<p>What’s the department of retail like? I’m trying to locate information on the it’s reputation. </p>
<p>I’ve heard that although the it’s a large school, there’s a small campus feel somehow. Not sure exactly what that means other than students typically mingle with the same groups of folks most of the time.</p>
<p>What’s life like as a black student? My daughter has friends of all nationalities, but I’m wondering what it’s like. I don’t recall seeing too many minority students on our visit. I’m interested in gospel choir, fraternities/sororities, and multicultural activities. We saw the homecoming step shows on YouTube…nice!</p>
<p>She’s down to the wire on deciding where to commit. It’s difficult to do a fair comparison of UofSC (which she’s only visited for an afternoon tour) with her previous college in Boston where she’s spent an entire year. Forums like this have become invaluable in getting a view into the school!</p>