About Columbia

"In the South, the breeze blows softer...neighbors are friendlier, nosier, and more talkative. This is a different place. Our way of thinking is different, as are our ways of seeing, laughing, singing, eating, meeting and parting. Our walk is different, as the old song goes, our talk and our names. What we carry in our memories is different too, and that may explain everything else." -Charles Kuralt

Dedicating a year to make a difference as a corps member in the state capital of Columbia means immersing yourself in a city alive with culture, diversity, and people. Columbia, also known as The Capital of Hospitality, is indeed a capital place to be.  The acceptance, diversity and rich culture are all alive in this city, the heart of the Palmetto State.

Home to more than 40,000 college students, the City of Columbia contains a vast array of fun activities and cultural attractions. The capital of South Carolina combines northern appeal with Southern hospitality. Columbia has a lively city atmosphere but is less congested than many comparable downtown areas, and it offers much in the way of arts and entertainment, from museums and theaters.

Learn more about Columbia, South Carolina.