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South Carolina, University of

Columbia, SC

Travel:

1 hour, 30 minute drive from Charlotte

Local Airport:

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus
  • Courtyard Columbia Downtown

  • Clarion Hotel Downtown

  • Sheraton

  • Columbia Mariott

  • The Inn at USC

Places to Eat
  • Mr Friendly's

  • Mediterranean Tea Room

  • Motor Supply Co. Bistro

  • California Dreaming

  • Blue Marlin

  • Tin Roof

  • Hunter-Gatherer

  • Halls Chophouse

  • Hendrix

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:
  • Clemson University

  • College of Charleston

  • Furman University

  • Wofford College 

  • Presbyterian College

GEC Student Experience

Check out insider info from former GEC students.  We send out surveys to track down info from our students who are attending schools around the country - if we have intel from a former student you will see if here!

Favorite Class(es)
Favorite Dining Hall Meal
Favorite School Traditions
What is Your Major?
Favorite Place to Study
Favorite Off Campus Hangout
What Do You Do on Weekends?
How Have You Gotten Involved on Campus?
What Surprised You Most About Your School?
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