This document summarizes a student's experiences at USC. The student learned how to navigate campus, use the library and technology services, and took classes in dancing, singing, piano, and writing. They made new friends, joined student groups, worked with children at local schools, and felt they grew more independent by doing things on their own like shopping and attending events. The overall message is that getting involved on campus helps make college a wonderful experience that can help accomplish one's dreams.

2. • To be a musical theatre teacher
• To be certified as a Kindermusik teacher
• To become more independent
• To make new friends my own age
• To have my own apartment

4. U.S.C.

5. • Several things I have learned in my classes are:
– getting around campus,
– using the library,
– using the technology services available to
students,
– dancing, singing, and playing piano,
– writing reflection papers
– managing my time and money.

6. My first tour of the
USC campus

7. Learning how to use the technology
services available to students

8. Spending money
at the Bookstore

9. Depositing money on
my Carolina Card

10. Learning Shag

11. Playing piano and performing with
the University Chorus

12. •I have made new friends my own age.
•We attend classes together.
•I keep in touch with them by email,
phone calls, and texting.
•We go out to eat, see plays, concerts,
movies or just hang out at the mall.

14. •Methodist Student Network (M.S.N.)
•Off Off Broadway
•SC Music/Theatre Organization

15. Methodist Student Network (MSN)
Worship

16. Dinner and
Discussions

17. •Going to dinner, lunch and birthdays
parties,
football and baseball games

18. Having dinner
with friends

19. Having fun at a
Birthday Party

20. Enjoying lunch
on the Horseshoe

21. My first freshman experience at
the “Tiger Burn”

22. • Children’s Center at USC
• Kindermusik International
• Logan Elementary School
• Brennan Elementary School

23. On my way to
work

24. Playing with
dolls

25. Helping girls to
get dressed

26. Reading a story

27. Planting a tree

28. Playing
outside

29. Kids enjoy
swinging

30. I increased my independence by doing things on
my own, including:
• Shopping
• Walking around campus with confidence
• Going to lunch and plays with my new
friends

31. On my way to
class

32. Shopping

33. Shopping at Russell House

34. • The University Chorus
• Hanging out with my friends
• First Night Carolina
• Eating pizza at Russell House

35. First Night Carolina
Hanging out
with friends

36. Enjoying pizza at Russell House

37. • Get involved in different student organizations
• Make new friends and have fun
• You will have a wonderful college experience
• It will help you accomplish your dreams