university of south carolina | pros and cons

[@devonyoumans]

Hello Everyone! If you are just seeing this video and have any questions about USC, comment them here or dm them to me on instagram @dev_meets_world. I will be filming a q + a, tips on how I got into usc and more info I have from my personal experience! Ill be filming this in the next few days so ask all the questions you have and ill answer in the video or ill respond to you privately ❤️

[@nicolecarlos984]

Devon Nicole can you tell me about the Immunization shot stuff?

[@mamaafrika3689]

Hello Devon. Are you engineering major? Cos am aspiring to go for mechanical

[@chukwuebukafrank-ym8xo]

Hello Devon, I would like to know more about the graduate school

[@issib3397]

im choosing colleges rn and this really helped! usc is my top choice rn

[@jaxkman]

Go cocks! You should come, im a junior and i love it

[@kellycollins7647]

I just got accepted and it’s my top choice :)

[@DavisLatham]

Glad to see that your video has helped so many people. Thanks for being such a strong part of the Carolina community!

[@brenagauland9518]

Also, I would LOVE some more videos about the University of South Carolina!!! No pressure! 😄

[@devonyoumans]

what other topics would you like to hear about?? i would love to make more!

[@brenagauland9518]

@@devonyoumans Bless! It's been so long! I am SO sorry for the delayed response! Anything that you can tell me about UofSC, would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Prayers! :)

[@brenagauland9518]

@@devonyoumans Hey! Holy guacamole! I am SO sorry for the delay in my response! Everything that you can haha! I'm super interested!! 💕 Thank you so much! I am so sorry again!

[@ncprepstersolivia]

I just got off the waitlist and will be attending in the fall!!! SO SO SO beyond excited. Go Cocks!!!!❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

[@devonyoumans]

congratulations girl!

[@aztrekman]

Hi Devon, I graduated from there in the early 90's (College of Mass Communications and Journalism) and my daughter recently got accepted. This video is wonderfully honest and brought back memories of those stupid trains!!! LOL. But seriously, I loved my time there and appreciate the candor. We have a visit there in 2 weeks. Sports are so much better now than when I attended. Go Cocks!

[@devonyoumans]

AH thank you guys for all of the positive feedback on this video!! I’m blown away! If you have any specific questions for me about usc please feel free to message me on insta @dev_meets_world 😊

[@emilyx8090]

This was so helpful! I just got accepted for a year abroad at UofSC so this was great to watch! x

[@devonyoumans]

Aw yay! Where are you going? I wish I could study abroad again!

[@notwithoutpizza4702]

How did it go?

[@Lashaylovely_]

Wow I will be attending USC this fall and this really calmed me down about the whole experience. I will also be in South Tower! So I’m excited!!!

[@devonyoumans]

i am SO jealous of you 😭 south tower was literally the best id go back right now ugh 😭😭😭😭

[@Lashaylovely_]

Devon Nicole awww thanks this is all such confirmation😂😅and I know my mom is getting tired of me talking about it after this video! One question I have is ..Was there only white people in your experience ? It would be nice to see our kind every now and then.

[@devonyoumans]

I would say that there are a lot of black people at usc but because of what I was involved in most of my friends from usc are white

[@Lashaylovely_]

Devon Nicole okay that’s fine because I can get along with everyone but I definitely want a balance.

[@ItsAishaAbroad]

I stumbled across your channel with a different video and then saw this. I'm an alumni and this made me miss the campus so much. Seeing people play frisbee in the horseshoe and all the hidden gardens. Had so many fond memories and I also agree with most of the cons. I had a pretty good advisor all 4 years that supported me, so I was fortunate and my teachers were some of the best. Most of my close friends are from uni. The study abroad office helped me out a lot too when I decided to study kinda last minute in Korea for the summer and now I've been over here almost 7 years. I'm glad to see you have had some good times. Those trains though, I'll never miss those haha

[@dancerloverish]

Really?! You have been in Korea for so long time? What do you like there so mush that kept you there for so long?

[@ItsAishaAbroad]

Yeah and I'm still here, now over 8 years. There's been a few times that I almost left but it would have been when things weren't so good. Honestly didn't expect to be here so long. I did move around in the country. I almost left last year. There's always pros and cons of staying vs leaving. I've hit rock bottom a couple times but always got back up stronger. So I moved the end of last year and found a good job in a lovely place. I enjoy teaching and seeing people learn that's probably what keeps me the most and I'm used to Korea now so I can do what I need to do pretty easily most of the time. And honestly going back home didn't seem too appealing over the past couple of years.

[@dancerloverish]

@@ItsAishaAbroad Wow! How interesting! So, do you speak Korean now?

[@ItsAishaAbroad]

@@dancerloverish I can speak some and understand a lot of it. I don't have to use it much since I teach English but I use it whenever possible.

[@kristenb3552]

I have kids at another school and other parents and my kids say the same thing about advisors.

[@brenagauland9518]

Thank you SO much for making this video!!! I really helped! Prayers!!! ✝️

[@take2shae]

This is such a good video. Thank you so much for this video, I’ll be attending USC this upcoming Fall.

[@devonyoumans]

Aw yay!! You will love it!

[@sydneyb5690]

Yo thank you so much for making this! I’ve been going back and forth about whether to attend usc and this hasdefinitely helped :))

[@donna-donna]

What did you decide @sydney Bonapart

[@emilylanzarone9461]

omg im a junior and usc is my #1 choice rn. this video was super helpful but i would love to talk more about some stuff ❤️

[@devonyoumans]

yay!

[@hane1345]

I’m actually about to transfer from usc Sumter so this was really helpful. You deserve more subscribers

[@devonyoumans]

Aw thank you so much! Glad it helped 💗

[@ravenyoudontneedtoknowmyla1283]

omg i attending USC Sumter, I have a few questions if you dont mind.... 1. How was your grades ( like did you have a high GPA)? 2. How many credits did you have before transferring? 3. did you participate in the branch program?

[@gimmekith]

omg this made me feel so much better ❤️❤️ i’m going to usc in the fall for chemical engineering and now i’m way more excited than i am nervous 😊😊

[@edieokeefe8533]

I’m going to usc this fall! You are so adorable this video is really helpful!!

[@sydneyyoung1950]

Love this vid!!! Looking forward to touring USC this fall!

[@devonyoumans]

Yay!! If you’d like to know anything else about USC let me know 😊

[@taylormeaders1265]

Omg I’m so glad that I found your channel!! I am attending USC this fall and this video was soo helpful. Thanks :)

[@devonyoumans]

Taylor Meaders yay!! If you have any other vids you’d like me to do about usc or anything in general let me know 😊

[@azariahspence8551]

You've given me a lot to think about in a college choice! Thanks!😊

[@jetman9996]

Thanks a lot for making this. I just finished my sophomore year in high school and U of SC is likely my top choice at the moment. A lot of people find it kind of bizarre that I've had an interest in it considering where I live (I'm from Chicago and still live near there). Because of my hopeful career, I'd likely need to go somewhere in the Carolinas. I was mainly looking at smaller schools but because of better opportunities I've looked at U of SC and love what I see and plan to visit this summer. Despite this, the two biggest concerns of mine (both of which you addressed) is the large class sizes and the drinking issues. I know I still have two years ahead of me before college and I have many possible places to go, but do you have any individual advice for dealing with those two things? Any advice would be appreciated since I take my college search really seriously even at my current age. Thank you!

[@captainjack9110]

ayy im from northern IL and I'm about to commit here! I was in the same boat as you (somewhere in the Carolinas). When I went to visit it was such a nice campus and it's not a big campus, but definitely not small.

[@dancerloverish]

So, where did you go at the end?

[@elsiehorn3352]

This video was super helpful I just committed to usc and this made me so excited

[@devonyoumans]

yay im so excited for you!!

[@juliewolford736]

My son just got accepted and someone told him DO NOT live in South Tower. I think traditional style dorms are better for meeting other students . What are some of the other top dorms for freshman

[@devonyoumans]

I lived in south tower and LOVED it. I would say any traditional dorms are the best for meeting people. I’m still friends with a majority of the people from my hall and that was 4 years ago. Other dorms that may not be the nicest but the atmosphere is great are Columbia hall, and McBride (all boys). But ones that are very nice are Patterson, 650, east quad and park place. Personally, I would live in a traditional place like south tower for the first year and then venture off into a nicer apartment after freshman year. It’s so easy to hide out in your room in the quads and 650 if you don’t know people so I loved being in a room with someone and south towers open door policy!!!

[@devonyoumans]

Congratulations to him though!! This is such an exciting time and I’m so glad that he is considering USC. Let me know if I can help any more 😊

[@juliewolford736]

​Thanks for your response Devon. My sons friend is a freshman and lives in McBride and although its not the nicest dorm , I heard he likes it for the reasons you said. I think my son would be better in a traditional dorm for the reasons you said. I will definitely give him the advice. We will be coming in Feb for Admitted student day so maybe we will get to see some dorms as they didnt take us into any when we were down for a visit this summer. Your videos have been great. I am amazed at all the videos and the talent on You Tube. Sure is different when I went to school Where did you study abroad? my son is interested and I studied in London when i was in college so its such a great experience. DId you just graduate? if so good luck Thanks again

[@juliewolford736]

Oh i saw your other video and I know you graduated Congrats! you are from VA? We live in RVA

[@devonyoumans]

Im so glad i could help! And I studied abroad in Newcastle, Australia. I was the best experience and I got instate tuition while I was abroad so it wasnt too expensive at all. And yes im from NOVA!!

[@Johnsmithswiss]

This year we get a full week off for thanksgiving!

[@allybarrett3162]

This might be an odd thing to say but you have a very soothing voice and I really like the way your voice sounds. Sorry if that’s odd lol but I think making KZbin videos is a perfect outlet for you because you have a great voice and cadence to the way you talk

[@devonyoumans]

Haha thank you! Not weird at all I totally understand

[@cheezeplease320]

Hey can anyone help me out? I have to choose between Georgia Southern and USC but I am having a hard time choosing as they are both really good schools. I’m going to major in biology and I am interested in Veterinary work, Medical work, or Forensics.

[@abbycicon6558]

this video is SO INFORMATIONAL!! I’m a junior and I’m thinking of usc but I’m out of state and I have so many questions! I would love to talk more

[@devonyoumans]

hi! im not sure why its not letting me respond to you but message me on ig!! i would love to answer alllll the questions

[@devonyoumans]

its dev_meets_world 😊

[@arianamontoya1064]

Hi! I’m going to uofsc just for my fall semester as apart of an exchange program & I was wondering where exactly you lived your junior year? I’m trying to look for places on campus with 6 month leases!

[@devonyoumans]

i lived in 650 lincoln! i know all on campus housing will allow you to live there for just the duration of the semester though so id call USC housing and ask them if they have any spots available in 650 or other spots on campus! 650 and park place are definitely the nicest

[@michaelaselinga1889]

ilysm dev

[@devonyoumans]

Michaela Selinga omg ily and ur so right I’m seriously emo about it

[@rebekah2251]

im starting there in a month!!! this video was very informative

[@icy3004]

I wasn’t even enrolled at USC at the time and I got caught up by a train lol.

[@mikhaylacramer5587]

All of these are so true!

[@glambybre]

loved your video! i just got accepted and will be there Fall 2019! ❤️

[@devonyoumans]

yay! best decision of your life (:

[@morgansullivan765]

My brother is a Junior at USC!!!❤️❤️

[@devonyoumans]

That’s so cool! I hope he likes it 😊

[@adriannanesbit8048]

I just started watching your channel, love it. I'm from Virginia and my dads family is in SC I loved UofSC. BUT that heat is something serious 👀 especially that August humidity. Are you from SC? If not have you adjusted well?

[@devonyoumans]

Hey girl! Thank you so much 😊 I’m from va too!! The humidity is crazy but you adjust to it! For like a month it’s v bad but you will make it haha

[@grapjai9452]

I will be studying aboard at USC and after watching your video, I am wondering what is the attendance policy for class ? ( Can I skip some class so I can visit other parts of the US ? Will I fail the class if I skip class ? ) And also what student residence do you recommend for international student ?

[@devonyoumans]

Attendance is probably 10-15% of your grade! Very different to other places where attendance doesn’t matter and everything is online. But I’m sure that if you speak with your teachers and let them know what’s up they will make some kind of exception!

[@alyssadanielle1017]

i am so happy i found your channel! im looking to go to usc when i graduate high school :)

[@devonyoumans]

aw yay! if you have any other videos youd like me to do about usc or college in general let me know (:

[@alyssadanielle1017]

Devon Nicole thank you! i would love to see a video about the whole admissions process :)

[@Dev-zd3rx]

@@alyssadanielle1017 admissions process was horrible for me, I was supposed to hear back in December, but heard back in March :(

[@sosborne2372]

This sounds like every college in the world as far as advisement

[@devonyoumans]

So true

[@audreyleach7716]

hii so i heard u mention the drinking culture for freshman year, but was it still very present in sophomore/junior/senior year?? or did it calm down a little

[@angelrenexo]

GREAT VIDEO GIRL!!!!

[@charlottecopp2170]

Is the honors college at USC weird? Like do they socialize with people and still get a normal college experience or are they more isolated?

[@meganwooters1220]

Charlotte Copp in my opinion they’re not super isolated from other students, you still have tons of opportunities to make friends, especially if you get involved with clubs and organizations on campus! i think if anything the honors college has a sense of community within itself

[@devonyoumans]

yes agreed! some of my best friends were in honors and we had tons of fun you just have a bit more work!

[@tamairawilder]

Hi! I was jut wondering if freshman students are allowed to have cars on campus at U of SC? I know for some colleges it’s not allowed.

[@devonyoumans]

You are allowed to have a car!

[@mustapapa3217]

Hi thinking of going to UofSC really would love to know what kind of a place SC and what kind of people are there

[@devonyoumans]

You should visit!

[@lbender980]

Great job on this video!

[@sweetov5]

Are there alot of international students attending USC? If yes are there alot of Caribbean people?

[@devonyoumans]

There are a lot of international student but I don’t know about specific demographics I’m sure you could look that up online!

[@johnokane6282]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@akankshasrivastav2121]

Is safety an issue at USC? I'm starting graduate school in fall and being an international student I'm trying to decide what to do!!! Pls I'm freaking out

[@devonyoumans]

I wouldn’t say that it is an issue but like any city you have to be cautious and smart! Not going out at night alone, being aware of your surroundings etc. there have been issues in the past but those were a few isolated situations so again if you are being smart and cautious you will be good!

[@lexi7154]

Would you say that they are a lot of African American students in usc?

[@devonyoumans]

yes! i just looked it up and its like 30%

[@ic7501]

Can you send the link to the video of campus that makes you tear up?

[@devonyoumans]

fbwat.ch/1680aqzSK11LCpri

[@sherlandealexandre8446]

Hey I’m planning to apply to this university. Do u know if there is any gyms near the university that a big size gym?

[@sherlandealexandre8446]

And also how would u rate the university would u recommend it?

[@devonyoumans]

if you are a student there are two gyms, strom and blatt!! strom is pretty big. and i would rate it 10/10 lol i loved it and if you are looking for a big spirited school i would consider usc!!

[@sherlandealexandre8446]

Devon Nicole how is the food and is the spirit good. Because I already live in a boring state I don’t want to transfer to another one😂and are the teachers willing to help?and what is there to do on a daily basic?

[@devonyoumans]

The food is pretty good there are a ton of options! And yeah it’s super exciting there’s always something to do

[@cheyennebenedict]

I want to go to UofSC so bad!! I’ve been looking for videos for so long and I haven’t found much. Is there any way you could make videos on how the football games are, the dorms and making friends etc. (if you haven’t already!!) I’m going to binge watch your videos hahahahaha

[@devonyoumans]

aw yay thank you so much! and yes of course i think im going to do a freshman advice video and touch on all of that stuff and once the fall comes im gonna do gameday vlogs that will show you what its like (:

[@cheyennebenedict]

Devon Nicole awesome!! Thank you so much, love your vids btw

[@ghanesh786]

Where is good near university restaurants ? Please answer most students go

[@devonyoumans]

Cantina 76, publico, village idiot, home team, tsunami, those are a few good ones!!

[@ghanesh786]

I see no Indian restaurant near it’s good place to Indian restaurant?

[@theunknownone2189]

What do you know of the elementary education program?

[@devonyoumans]

i majored in chemical engineering so i know absolutely nothing im sorry!

[@sherlyn8248]

I have a weird question 😂 what’s the difference between Medical University of South Carolina and University of South Carolina school of medicine

[@devonyoumans]

honestly i have no clue lol but my dad went to MUSC and thats where he got his masters and its in charelston thats all i know!

[@sherlyn8248]

Devon Nicole thanks 😊

[@claudiacarroll1416]

So helpful thank you

[@chipstarmukoba9041]

This was very helpful thnx

[@morgannora4157]

I’m committing soon to USC but I’m worried about making friends especially being kinda introverted at first. Do you think it’s hard to make friends??

[@devonyoumans]

It was not hard for me to!

[@ravenyoudontneedtoknowmyla1283]

how is the diversity?

[@devonyoumans]

ive made other videos about this but there is a mix of everyone!

[@Dev-zd3rx]

We're gonna lose the Clemson Carolina rivalry for awhile, so you can spend time with your family ;)

[@Rafa-we3kv]

you're so pretty

[@garygresham6917]

I agree usc is the greatest place on 🌍

[@corrines4270]

ur so sweet

[@gamecocknation23]

Go Gamecocks

[@HooeyLoois]

BIGGEST CON. LOSING AT EVERYTHING

[@devonyoumans]

Lol mood