In Memoriam
The Honors College family mourns the loss of our friend and budget manager Rhonda Gibson, who passed away suddenly on December 25, 2016. She will be remembered for her infectious smile, kindness and joyful and giving spirit.
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Monday 1/23
Washington Semester Program Info Session
1:00-1:30
HRH B111
The South Carolina Washington Semester Program places students in the S.C. congressional offices and other exciting D.C. organizations for a semester. The full-time internship plus two classes provide 15 honors credit hours in either the fall or spring semester. Open to all USC students and majors! More
here.
Madison Graduate Fellowship Workshop
4:00
Gressette Room
Rising Seniors: Offers support for graduate school to students intending a career as a high school US history, government, or social studies teacher.
Magellan Scholar Research Award Workshop
4:00
Russell House Room 305
Get up to $3000 to do something YOU are interested in!! Apply for a Magellan Scholar award for your research, scholarship, or creative activities. More
here. Just getting into research and need help with finding a mentor and project? Get started
here.
Tuesday 1/24
Study Abroad Fair: Journalism
10:00-1:00
J School lobby
Speak with returnee students, faculty and program providers and learn more about studying abroad.
Wednesday 1/25
Study Abroad Fair: HRSM
10:30-1:30
Coliseum-SPTE Dept.
Speak with returnee students, faculty and program providers and learn more about studying abroad.
Thursday 1/26
Magellan Scholar Research Award Workshop
3:00
Russell House Room 305
Get up to $3000 to do something YOU are interested in!! Apply for a Magellan Scholar award for your research, scholarship, or creative activities. More
here. Just getting into research and need help with finding a mentor and project? Get started
here.
SCHC Movies You Should Have Seen: Ran
6:30
650 Lincoln Theatre
It's movie night! Featuring
Ran, Akira Kurosawa, director. Trailer
here.
Friday 1/27
Magellan Scholar Research Award Workshop
11:00
1600 Hampton, room 404U
Get up to $3000 to do something YOU are interested in!! Apply for a Magellan Scholar award for your research, scholarship, or creative activities. More
here. Just getting into research and need help with finding a mentor and project? Get started
here.
Save the Date:
1/31
Panel: Dynamic Leaders on Leadership
The Honors College celebrates Carolina Leadership Week with seven alumni who are fellows in the prestigious Liberty Fellows leadership program, leading change in politics, business, and law. They'll discuss the role of the Honors College in their paths to success and field questions about leadership, career paths and giving back. More
here.
While you're here...
Don't miss out on an SCHC Maymester
Spots are filling up for Maymester trips led by the Honors College! Get Carolina Core and Honors credit while you learn about literature in Scotland, social capital in Italy or health care in the UK and Netherlands. Details
here.
Consider undergraduate research
Check out current research opportunities here, and sign up for a Getting Started workshop
here.
Have you heard about the Honors College SURF and Exploration grants? Get the details
here! Please note, all students are required to attend a workshop each time they plan to submit a grant application (even if the application is for a renewal of an existing grant) and to schedule an individual meeting with Dr.Alexander after attending the workshop. More
here.
Identify an internship
Thinking about internships? Find out how to get Honors credit here, and be sure to set up a Handshake account and attend an info session. Dates and times
here.
Find a fellowship
Stop by the new OFSP offices on the third floor of DeSaussure, and check out their INFO database for loads of funding opportunities!
Get global
The Carolina Global Scholars Program emphasizes intellectual engagement with global affairs, second (or third) language development, and bona fide international experience in one of a number of service opportunities and offers additional pathways to the completion of GLD.
Contact Dr. David Snyder for more info.
Think about your thesis
It's never too soon to start thinking about your senior thesis. Check out previous theses
here.
Prepare for post-undergraduate possibilities
Not sure what you'll do after you graduate? Check out our list of PUGs (post-undergraduate opportunities.) Opportunities range from cultural exchange, to teaching, to community service, to farming, and many more.
And take a deep breath.
Did you know USC students say STRESS is the #1 impediment to their academic success? Campus Wellness can help you identify triggers to your stress, learn new skills, develop a game plan for your stress management, and identify barriers that may be preventing you from managing your stress better. Schedule an appointment by calling 803-576-9393 or walking in to the lower level of the Strom Wellness & Fitness Center during Campus Wellness business hours. More
here.
Notes
- The Honors College is hiring student photographers and videographers! To apply, send a link to your online portfolio to
anna@schc.sc.edu or leave a thumb drive in the folder at the Harper computer lab desk.
- Apply to be an Artist in Residence at the Honors College! All majors accepted. Application
here.
- Alpha Kappa Psi co-ed business fraternity is recruiting members and offering a $300 textbook scholarship. Info and application
here.
- Take an anonymous mental health screening and find more resources
here.
- Join our
Facebook Group!
Sirius's Quotation of the Week:
“Don’t shoot for the stars, we already know what’s there. Shoot for the space in between because that’s where the real mystery lies,” -Vera Rubin
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