University of South Carolina
AC-5: Immersive Experience

The University of South Carolina offers numerous sustainability-focused immersive programs, including: 1. Congaree National Park: Field Investigations in Environmental Science Course (http://www.environ.sc.edu/sites/default/files/files/Website-General/Syllabus%20May%202015%20ENVR%20501.pdf) - Congaree National Park: Field Investigations in Environmental Science is a three-credit course that focuses on standard research practices and techniques involved in environmental science as well as incorporation of decision-making concepts and public communication. The course is conducted at the USC Columbia campus and incorporates two weeks of daily field trips to the Congaree National Park which involve intensive inquiry-based investigations. By combining field sampling with field and laboratory measurements of collected samples using analytical instrumentation, and combined with the analysis and integration of data and public policy concepts, the students will complete a final report or research proposal. 2. The Honors College at the University of South Carolina hosts a Sustainability mini-Community (http://www.housing.sc.edu/communities/hc.html). All residents welcome; especially those interested in the environment, those majoring in business or political science, and those with a green thumb! This mini community will focus on sustainability initiative interests determined by the residents. Opportunities include working with the Honors Green Garden, recycling initiatives, Garden Parties and Up-Cycle craft nights. We are also interested in bringing in speakers to talk about the connection of sustainability with various majors such as Business, Public Policy, and Political Science. 3. Sustainable Carolina offers many interdisciplinary opportunities for UofSC students that align with USC Connect’s Graduation with Leadership Distinction four pathways (http://www.sc.edu/green/involvedSustainability.php). Intern We offer for-credit, unpaid internships for students. Regardless of your major, opportunities to practice leadership skills, gain professional development and get connected with others in the field are abundant at Sustainable Carolina. As an intern, you will be expected to work approximately 10 hours/week, lead a major project and work on a team with other interns. Volunteer Love sustainability but not sure where to start? Interested in hanging out with other students that share a passion for conservation? Volunteer with us! Help set up an event or participate in one of our many community service opportunities. Flagship events: Sustainability Showcase Green Networking Breakfast Reclaimed Runway Green Career Fair Earth Jam Community Service Garden service Rocky Branch clean-ups Tailgate Recycling Other Leadership & Service Center opportunities 4. The Office of Study Abroad offers numerous sustainability-focused immersive programs, which can be found on their website flagged with the Office of Sustainability's globe icon. (http://www.studyabroad.sc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=175&Itemid=1173)