College of Charleston Top Questions

I think class sizes at CofC are great. Once you get into the upper level classes in your major, the classes get even smaller or if you're taking a unique class without much interest. Studying is a must at the College. I usually study about an hour a day and I try to spread out my studying through out the week. Professors try their best to help you in whatever way they can and even schedule supplemental instruction appointments or office appointments if you need extra help. I feel our academic requirements are equally geared toward getting a job and also learning for it's own sake because of the liberal arts education we are provided with.

The classes are small. Students are not very competitive overall except in some majors. Finance is tough and everyone dislikes the capstone teacher and struggles to get good grades. Professors are open to and encourage visits to office hours. I feel like there are no major job prospects upon graduation from C of C.

The class size at CofC is wonderful, your professors learn their students names and continue to say "hi" when passing you on campus two years later. Class participation is common, many of the students are outspoken in class discussions. Professors are very good at making time to help students out who are struggling or students who just have questions. CofC education is geared towards getting a job, there is a huge emphasis on obtaining an internship after your sophomore or even freshman year.

The professors all know your name. Very small, close setting. If you need to contact your professors they are more than accommodating (usually). My favorite class was my first psych class with Veigel. My least favorite were the rest of them. Coming from the north, I find the academics a bit repetitive and high school level but with more work. Most students aren't competitive but do work hard to study. If they aren't there for the right reasons, they are usually weeded out by sophomore year. The academic requirements are a little much for the general classes, again a lot of classes or work but not so much substance. I think it is more of a school that is good major specific. Like I like my pysch classes and most people like their major classes but not the others.

Small class size, 20 to 30 people. Professors can tell if you aren't there the older you get. Acadmeic standards are right on, not too easy, not too hard. Most unique class at COFC - Sailing, Spoleto (Arts Festival Study)

C of C had an amazing set of facutly overall. of course there are professors who just dont connect with the class but the lack of connection doesnt mean you learn any thing less. at c of c on your first day of class, you will here 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the class say they are pre med, pre dental or something medically related; however that changes by the next semester. c of c has a very rigourous biology, chemistry, and physics departments, be forwarned. but they professors though they are tough, remain fair and are always there to help and offer advice, especially in the chemistry department. they are all very supportive and amazing people. myself beign one of those kids who came in premed and changed thier mind, found passion in psychology and english. my english professors have been very supportive of my writing and have truly been an asset to my time here. the psychology department has a lot to offer on the fronts of research opportunities and volunteer opportunities. at c of c, all the proffessor want the students to walk away more informed when they came in, not nessecarily in that particular subject area, but in life. knowing how to tackle problems with school work, people, and life are crucial for survival in the real world.

Yes, all of my professors know my name. The classes are generally small and professors tend to have flexible office hours for outisde questions and help. Depending on one's majore determines how often people study. I, for example, am a Biology major with hopes of going to Medical school in the near future and I study regularly and spend my share of time in the library. Students are competitive, especially in the Honors College. Students do tend to spend time with professors outside of class because most of the faculty are there to help you, the student, and will do mostly whatever it takes to help those who are willing to put in the extra effort.

The classes are pretty small, and they are what you make of them. I've never had a class that was overwhelmingly difficult, but there are a few professors whose expectations are very high. It's easy to double major, double minor, etc., and you can get a lot academically out of the four (+) years that you're here.

All of the professors try to get to know your name. Students who are at the college study like it's their job. There are some majors that don't require a lot of studying but for those who want to do well, studying is a vital part of CofC. My favorite classes were the English classes that I took. I majored in English so of course those were my favorite! Always major in something you enjoy, otherwise you are wasting time and money. I think that a few of the requirements for the degree were a bit much, personally. You have to take 4 semesters of language and that is a little steep. It is understandable but most people end up just breezing through their classes and not using it afterwards. I also hold two minors from the College and those were amazing as well.

I like most of my Communication classes, they are extremely interesting. I really think Geology sucks though. That guy I took it from gave me a D because he was being nice, my real grade would have been a Q.