Week 2 Carolinian/Involvement

Whats your story?
I was born on October 16, 1990 in Hollywood, Florida. I moved to Texas for about a year but I have lived the majority of my life so far in South Florida. For the first 12 years of my life I lived in the Fort Lauderdale area until moving to Aiken, South Carolina the summer before 7th grade. I played baseball my entire life up until now. I have been interested in other sports as well but baseball was always the most important. I grew up an Auburn fan so when I moved to South Carolina I had no preference between Clemson and USC. My decision to come here was mainly because it is fairly close to my home, but I also followed my best friends.
What did you expect USC to be like?
After going to orientation and still having no idea where anything was on campus, I was afraid USC would be overwhelming. I was surprised to find how easy it was to get around after the first couple days. Because of the initial apprehension, I was fairly stressed out about school upon arriving here. I also expected USC to be fun, which it certainly has been.
What do you think of USC during your first few weeks?
I have thoroughly enjoyed USC so far. It is fun always being with people and never being stuck with nothing to do. There is so much to do on campus, and many new people to meet. I have been a pretty shy person when it comes to meeting new people but I have enjoyed meeting lots of new faces since I got here. Also, my classes have been pretty easy so far so I am certainly happy for that.
How is the Carolinian Creed relevant to your life as a student?
As a student at USC, the Carolinian Creed establishes a reminder of the importance of integrity on campus. I feel like it gives the school and its students a sense of honor. Its a much better feeling when someone accomplishes something the right way with integrity, and I think the Carolinian Creed is a symbol of that.
Involvement
What were your overall impressions of the Student Organization Fair?
I thought the Student Organization Fair was impressive, but lasted too short. I was surprised by the high number of clubs there were here on campus. Many I had never heard of, and seemed pretty interesting. The Student Organization Fair was a reminder of all the opportunities provided for us here at USC. The Sky Diving Club and the SCUBA Club are examples of opportunities I am exposed to here at USC that I would have not been otherwise.
What are two organizations you would potentially join?
Two organizations I might be interested in joining are the Sky Diving Club and Young Life. I would like to sky dive simply because its something I would probably never do again. It would be a once in a lifetime experience that I would certainly never forget. Another club I may potentially join is Young Life. I would join this because I was a part of Young Life in my home in Aiken, and I really liked the people there. It would present a good opportunity for me to meet new people here at USC.
What are your hobbies/interests?
My hobbies are playing sports, video games, hanging out with friends, and going to the gym. Although I only played baseball in high school, I really enjoy other sports like football and especially ultimate frisbee. I love how ultimate frisbee is a ton of fun but also provides a really good workout. In addition to sports, I like hanging out with my friends. When there's nothing to do, we all like to play video games. In the past year a new hobby of mine has been going to the gym. Since I started going it has become a part of my daily schedule. Not only because I enjoy it but mainly because I believe its important to have daily exercise.