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
Now is the time to lock in that internship or job for after graduation! Interested
in a STEM field? Be sure to register for this Career Center fair! Hosted by the Career
Center. Dress to impress! Tours for first time attendees will be available at 1 p.m.
and 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 9
- 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Carolina Coliseum
Now is the time to lock in that internship or job for after graduation! Interested
in a STEM field? Be sure to register for this Career Center fair! Hosted by the Career
Center. Dress to impress! Tours for first time attendees will be available at 1 p.m.
and 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 10
- 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Carolina Coliseum
Now is the time to lock in that internship or job for after graduation! Interested
in a health related field? Be sure to register for this Career Center fair! Hosted
by the Career Center. Dress to impress! Tours for first time attendees will be available
at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 15
- 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
- Carolina Coliseum
You are applying for a job and lunch with the hiring team is a part of the interview.
What do you talk about? What are the courses in a meal? What is all the extra silverware?
This will be a real practice meal where you will be guided through this and more!
Hosted by the Career Center. Dress to impress. An RSVP is required, and space is limited!
- Tuesday, September 15
- 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
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 which can help prepare you for
life after college. Lunch is free, but an RSVP is required. Hosted by the Carolina
Experience.
- Thursday, September 17
- 1:45 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- RHUU 322
Interested in law school after graduation? Learn about various programs and opportunities
available for a pre-law student! Hosted by the Career Center.
- Wednesday, October 7
- Time TBA
- 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, October 7
- 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Online
Want to travel? Do you know how to buy a plane ticket? How about how to make use of
points or miles? Or what is travel insurance? We will cover this and many more travel
tips in this workshop! Hosted by the Carolina Experience office.
- Thursday, October 8
- 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Carolina Experience office- RHUU 034
Meet employers and graduate schools from a wide range of industries, explore internships
and full-time opportunities, and grow your professional network. Hosted by the Career
Center. Dress to impress! Tours for first time attendees will be available at 11 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 21
- 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
Don't miss this opportunity to network with employers, explore internships and job
opportunities, and build connections that can jump-start your career in the state
of South Carolina. Come prepared with your resume, dress professionally, and make
a lasting impression! Hosted by the Career Center. Tours for first time attendees
will be available at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 22
- 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
Build confidence and make meaningful connections at your next networking event. Learn
practical tips for navigating professional conversations, making authentic connections,
and presenting yourself with confidence and professionalism as you prepare for the
job market. Hosted by the Career Center.
- Wednesday, October 28
- 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
- RHUU Ballroom
Paint a piggy bank and chat with the Money Management team in the Student Success
Center about financial literacy. Hosted by the Student Success Center.
- Tuesday, October 27
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Davis Field 1
Trying to save money at the store? Track your travel points? Manage your time better?
Track what you are reading? There is an app for that! This workshop will share apps
and technology that can help with college and beyond! Hosted by the Carolina Experience
office.
- Tuesday, October 27
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Carolina Experience office- Russell House 034
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 which can help prepare you for
life after college. Lunch is free, but an RSVP is required. Hosted by the Carolina
Experience
- Thursday, October 29
- 1:45 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- RHUU 322
What are the tips and tricks to stretch your student dollars? How do you pick a bank?
What exactly is a money order? How do you keep track of your spending? What apps can
help? We will cover some basics on personal finance in this workshop! Hosted by the
Carolina Experience office.
- Friday, November 6
- 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
- Carolina Experience office- Russell House 034
Learn more about how to find funding for emergencies, what documents you need to have,
and how to supplement what you are given with your current budget. Hosted by the Student Success Center and the Carolina Experience office.
- Tuesday, November 10
- 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Online
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 which can help prepare you for
life after college. Lunch is free, but an RSVP is required. Hosted by the Carolina
Experience.
- Thursday, November 12
- 1:45 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- RHUU 322
Using LinkedIn and Handshake to search for internships and jobs is crucial in the
twenty-first century. Do you know how to maximize these tools for your search and
how to stand out from the crowd? Join us to learn all the tips and tricks! Hosted
by the Carolina Experience office and the Career Center.
- Thursday, November 12
- 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Online
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.
- Monday, November 16
- 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Carolina Experience office- Russell House 034
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. Hosted by the Carolina Experience office.
- Tuesday, November 17
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Online