Admissions

Michaela Helms
Admissions Counselor
803-777-4891
helmsmr2@mailbox.sc.edu

Hometown: Athens, Tennessee

I graduated from the University of South Carolina in December of 2011 with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. While I was at USC, I participated in many activities like the "Mighty Sound of the Southeast" Carolina Marching Band, Sigma Alpha Iota -- Professional Music Fraternity for Women, and even helped to start the USC Percussion Society. I was also able to participate in two study abroad programs to Costa Rica and Argentina. When I am not cheering on the Gamecocks, I like to travel, practice yoga, read, and spend time with my family and cat Jax.

The best advice I would give someone entering college is to choose a place that will allow you to grow as an individual. Look at all the opportunities that are available to you and take advantage of them. USC is a great place to be and nothing could be finer than being a Carolina Gamecock! I am very excited to be working for my alma mater and help connect students with a positive college experience like I had!

Dylan Hudson
Admissions Counselor
803-777-4143
hudsondt@mailbox.sc.edu

Bio coming soon!

Kourtney Love
Admissions Counselor
803-777-4076
lovekl@mailbox.sc.edu

I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in History, Spanish, and Anthropology. During my undergraduate career, I worked for three years as a Resident Mentor for University Housing, earning “Resident Mentor of the Year for Capstone House” in both 2009 and 2010. In addition, I am a Capstone Scholars Fellow, graduate of the USC Emerging Leaders Program, and recreational scuba diver. My passion is helping students realize their higher education goals. I am most proud of the character of this institution as a whole and the exceptional academic environment that it fosters for our students.

Haley Smith
Admissions Counselor
803-777-1157
smithha5@mailbox.sc.edu

Hometown: Greenwood, SC

I graduated from USC in May 2011 with a B.S. in Exercise Science. I also graduated from the Honors College. I enjoy exercising, and I spend a lot of time at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center. My favorite memory of USC as a whole is probably working for Orientation and Testing as an Orientation Leader in Summer 2012. I made connections with many interesting people, became very close to my staff, and I enjoyed being a part of the student's first impressions of USC.