“There have been a lot of classes where we talk about risk management; that is a huge
thing in flight school. I have a checklist for flying and almost every item says ‘as
needed.’ A lot of it is judgment calls.” — Jaden Sorbie, sport and entertainment management
graduate
“Leadership is a moving target. It’s best to stay tuned to who you are.” — Darren
Burton, Darla Moore School of Business and South Carolina Honors College
“UofSC provided me with a wonderful voice teacher and other professors who helped
me foster this love of music. Most importantly, it connected me with amazing peers
who created a supportive environment where I felt safe to be vulnerable and creative.
I am so glad that I got to grow with such dear friends and artists.” — Katherine Kimbrough
(first row, left), music performance and voice graduate
“I did a lot of combat time. I’ve managed a lot of violence, and I’ve committed a
lot of violence. This is a way to try and do the opposite.” — Joey Driskell, physician
assistant major
“I never went anywhere on spring break, but I remember just hanging out with friends
on the Horseshoe, talking from 2 a.m. until the sun came up. That’s one of those memories
that you’ll always have.” — Brianna Lewis, biology and experimental psychology
“What I love about USC is that I could do everything here — go to SEC football, basketball
and baseball games, play in the Wind Ensemble, have amazing academic experiences.”
— Sydney Womack
“One big thing we did was bring back Hip Hop Wednesday outside. That was such a staple
event at this university, and we didn’t know how to make that happen safely, but we
pulled it off.” — Shawnese Cleveland, sport and entertainment management major
“If you can get people in the habit of speaking about their emotions, they know that
maybe they do need to reach out to someone for help.” —Jessica Teresi (right), Class
of 2021, Changing Carolina Peer Leader