The University of South Carolina (@UofSC)
This is an obvious place to start. The university's official account is, of course, a great place to get information straight from the source. It's especially useful for finding out about any closures or public safety incidents on and around campus. But beyond that, South Carolina's social media is known for having quite the sense of humor. Bonus advice: if you really enjoy this account, follow the social media director behind it, @cjlake, for more.
University President Harris Pastides (@HarrisPastides)
Since he's the big boss on campus, it's pretty easy to understand why President Harris Pastides is worth the follow. You'll immediately get to see his take on the news of the day and any important announcements he might make. One day you may even see a familiar face in one of the many selfies he frequently posts with students.
Associate athletics director for New and Creative Media Justin King (@JustinKing)
His title is long and wordy, but Justin King's tweets will bring a shot of Gamecock spirit to your feed. He's in charge of all those hype videos and graphics you see circulated across social media platforms. Make sure to follow him to be among the first to see what his team does next. And you'll also get access to behind the scenes footage of Gamecock athletics.
Columbia Police Department (@ColumbiaPDSC)
You hope to never have to look to it for information, but Columbia is a city and things do happen. CPD is worth the follow to get those minute-by-minute updates if an emergency occurs. And beyond crime issues, it also posts useful information about traffic and weather in the area.
The Daily Gamecock (@thegamecock, @TDG_arts, @TDG_Sports)
As journalists, we have to admit a little bias here. But we promise that as the main, and best, source of news on campus, we're very much worth the follow. You'll be provided access to all of our content. We also provide speedy breaking news coverage and live coverage of all sorts of events throughout the area. Make sure to catch not just our main accounts, put also the accounts of our sports and arts and culture sections. Whether it's coverage of football or festivals, it'll be like you never left your student's side.