Adulting 101 Series
Plan for the Future
The Adulting 101 series of events is designed to help junior and senior students develop
skills that will help them in life outside the four walls of the classroom - skills
every adult needs to succeed! Workshops are designed for third- and fourth-year students,
but all USC students are welcome to attend!
Have ideas on topics that should be included in a future series? Email us your ideas
at Carolinaexperience@mailbox.sc.edu
Spring is the time to lock in that internship for the summer! Interested in a health
related field? Be sure to register for this Career Center fair! Hosted by the Career
Center, registration is available on the Career Center website. Dress to impress!
- Tuesday, January 27
- 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Carolina Coliseum
What is a credit score? How does a credit card tie into that? Should I have a credit
card right now? Can that help or hurt my credit score? We’ll cover what you need to
know about credit in this workshop! Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina
Experience office.
- Wednesday, January 28
- 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Online
Not sure what to wear for an interview, internship, or your first job? This interactive
workshop will break down the differences between business professional, business casual,
and smart casual attire—so you can dress confidently and make the right impression
every time. This free event is hosted by the Carolina Experience office.
- Tuesday, February 10
- 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Russell House 205
Join fellow students and faculty for lunch and conversation around important topics
on the college campus. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped
to develop a more collaborative learning environment. Lunch is free, but an RSVP
is required.
- Thursday, February 19
- 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Russell House 322
New to car care? This session teaches practical, easy maintenance tips to keep your
car running smoothly and avoid common issues. This free event is hosted by the Carolina
Experience office.
- Friday, February 20
- 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
- Russell House 305
Students and employers meet to talk about career, internship and co-op possibilities.
Now is the time to start planning for your future internship experience. This fair
is targeted at STEM majors. Hosted by the Career Center, register via the Career Center
website and dress to impress.
- Thursday, February 26
- 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Carolina Coliseum
There will often be times in your career where you are having a meal or attending
a networking event where food is involved. How do you introduce yourself while holding
an appetizer plate? What do you chat about? Come learn how to engage in these events
in a professional manner? The Career Center will cover this and more in this workshop.
Hosted by the Career Center.
- Wednesday, February 25
- Time TBA
- Location TBA
Learn the basics of investing- especially for retirement and discover how small steps
today as a college student can set your future self-up for long-term success. Hosted
by the Carolina Experience and the Student Success Center.
- Thursday, February 26
- 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Russell House 305
Learn the basics of cybersecurity and data privacy so you can protect your accounts,
devices, and personal information online.
- Date, time and location to be announced!
- Online
Discover easy lunch solutions for life on the go. We’ll talk through planning, prepping,
and packing ideas perfect for student commuters (and yes-there will be snacks). Hosted
by the Carolina Experience and by Healthy Campus Initiatives.
- Monday, March 16
- 4 p.m.- 5 p.m.
- Location TBA
Do you know how to sew the basics- like a button or a hem? You'll likely need to know
how to do it at some point. Come learn how in this hands-on workshop. This is a FREE
event. But space is limited, and an RSVP is required. This free event is hosted by
the Carolina Experience office and the Career Center
- Thursday, March 19
- 4pm-5:30pm
- Career Center classroom
Students and employers meet to talk about career, internship and co-op possibilities.
Now is the time to start planning for your future internship experience. This fair
is targeted at ALL majors. Hosted by the Career Center, register via the Career Center
website and dress to impress.
- Tuesday, March 24
- 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Russell House Ballroom
Students and employers meet to talk about career, internship and co-op possibilities.
Now is the time to start planning for your future internship experience. This fair
is targeted at ALL majors. Hosted by the Career Center, register via the Career Center
website and dress to impress.
- Wednesday, March 25
- 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Russell House Ballroom
Congrats! You have been offered the job! They offer a starting salary, are you allowed
to ask for more? Then you are given options about retirement packages, what does that
even mean? The Career Center will cover introductory information about common questions
you may have as you accept your first job! Hosted by the Carolina Experience and the
Career Center. An RSVP is required!
- Wednesday, April 1
- 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Russell House 305
Join fellow students and faculty for lunch and conversation around important topics
on the college campus. By opening the lines of communication, we are better equipped
to develop a more collaborative learning environment. Lunch is free, but an RSVP
is required.
- Thursday, April 2
- 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Russell House 322
Curious about how home buying actually works? This workshop breaks down the essentials
so you can understand the financial steps involved long before you’re ready to purchase.
Hosted by the Carolina Experience and the Student Success Center. An RSVP is required.
- Monday, April 6
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Russell House 205
Learning to cook and meal prep is a pretty common learning curve for students at USC.
Join us for this hands-on cooking lesson about how to prep meals for your week! Space
is limited to the first 20 students, so make sure to RSVP early! You cannot attend
unless you have gotten a confirmation that you are on the RSVP list. This free event
is hosted by the Carolina Experience office with content expertise provided by Healthy
Campus Initiatives.
- Friday, April 10
- 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
- Center for Health and Wellbeing 217
Join in for a hands-on self -defense workshop with experts from USCPD. This is a FREE
event. Registration is required and space is limited. This free event is hosted by
the Carolina Experience office with content expertise provided by USCPD.
- Tuesday April 14
- 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Russell House 322