The start of something new

I have been living in Carolina for three weeks now and I have loved every minute of it. The people, the environment and the atmosphere all have felt so welcoming. I have been very busy with trying to get involved with things on campus as well as start off the year keeping up with all my schoolwork. To get involved so early, I decided to rush. Rushing was an unforgettable experience. I have already made so many new friends, as well as future sisters. On bid day I was accepted into the sorority Zeta Tau Alpha. After spending only a few days with the girls in the sorority and attending one new member meeting I have already gained so much knowledge about ZTA, as well as greek life in general. Zeta Tau Alpha Beta Omicrion chapter (USC's chapter) was founded on March 4th, 1929. It was one of the first four houses to be built in greek village as well as the very first sorority house. The Zeta house sleeps up to 40 girls in full capacity, so that everyone can get a chance to live in the beautiful house. Our specific chapter here at USC was the 64th chapter to join Zeta Tau Alpha.

Another thing that I have learned thus far that I have found interesting, was in my University 101 class. The scavenger hunt we did in the historic horseshoe taught me so much about why and how the university has grown over the years since 1801. The horseshoe itself used to be the original campus. Before adapting the name "University of South Carolina," it was previously called "South Carolina College."

I also found it interesting that the statue that sits in the center of the horseshoe was in memory of the first USC president, Jonathan Maxcy. This year I am living in a dorm that was coincidently named after him. I love living there because it used to be the old honors dorms so it is very spacious and welcoming. Nobody really knows of Maxcy college, but it is located right on the horseshoe.

I have learned so much thus far about the University of South Carolina and i'm sure that during my years here I will learn so much more.