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People are very friendly, it's supposed to be the friendliest city. Lots of interesting events held. The residence halls are pretty much a constant party. People are very superficial and drink way too much. But if you want a town that never closes down this is the place. I always here people talking about some party they went to last night even if it is a Wednesday. Because people are so shallow it was difficult to make really good friends. The only great friends I made were my suitemates.

Liberty is def. the best freshman dorm because everyone gets to know people on your floor, as opposed to Mcalister (which is nicer). Greek life is not extremely necessary but helpful to meet people because it can be hard to meet people. Not much to do that doesn't involve drinking except eating (at the good restaurants)

money to the arts!!!!!

The city is a huge draw! So much to do, being an arts major I'm always going to shows or openings. Yes, there's parties but I wouldn't say we're like Ohio State or anything(my sis goes there, nuts!) People have a good time totally, but when it's time to get down to it, you'll have no problem studying. The beach is pretty much all fall long, until December and the campus does different things to get kids involved - movies, concerts etc.. I think a lot of people just hang out and friends houses- i've become a very good hostess since coming here :-)

It was harder making friends than i thought. House parties are lame...its more of a bar scene.

The best part about being in Charleston is that it is very hard to tell the campus and the city apart. They are generally one in the same, which means there is always something to do through the city or the College. My favorite thing to do on a weekend night is to attend a concert or city art event and then go out to bars with some college friends. The combination is great!

The College of Charleston offers sooooo many different activities and things to do. Being Liberal Arts exposes students to things that they normally would not be involved in unless they came to the College of Charleston. the athletic events that get us going tend to be basketball because we do not have a football team! Basketball season is a very fun time though. Each year all entering freshman go to Convocation which is a big welcoming ceremony where you meet the President of the College, and student body president. You also talk about the summer reading that was assigned. Students party pretty much when they have time, but on the weekend students go out downtown because we are in the middle of the city.

Men's basketball is the big sport for C of C (no football team), which has a solid student following and lots of alums/locals. Student athletes have a lot on their plate with practice, school, and a frequently a job. A lot of students are involved in sports or exercise somehow, either recreationally or with a school team. Loose organizations of Frisbee, runners, bikers are around. Crew is popular, which I really enjoyed freshman year. There's also rugby, the equestrian team, sailing, and then the typical sports like volleyball, soccer, baseball that are actually pretty good but don't receive a lot of school support. A lot of people are involved in service organizations--either frats, Volunteer Corps and ASB, or actual organizations with a specific purpose (AID, APE). Whatever your interest is--social activism, racial tensions, sexuality, green living, student government--there is probably a pretty active group to join. Departments have lots of interesting lectures throughout the year, sometimes not well-publicized, so usually it's a fairly small turn-out unless it's a hot topic. Music Under the Oaks and other concerts are pretty popular. My friends I've met within my dorms mostly. Classes facilitate study groups and hanging out as well. I also had a meal plan these last two years. The food is usually okay, but I recommend not getting too large of one because you'll probably get sick of it. But I've met a lot of really fun people just by eating meals with them. CAB host lots of programs to give students who don't want to drink something to do. Movies, game nights, etc. Usually my friends and I go dancing, see a show, watch movies, or hang out and talk since most of us don't drink or not very often. I feel safe outside with a group of people late at night so we go walking a lot. There are lots of bars for social drinkers downtown and people have house parties frequently.

College Lodge is probably the most social dorm on campus. We leave our doors open all the time and we are all friends. Basketball games are pretty popular, that is where our school spirit (what little there is) thrives on. There are many activities that CAB holds, that serve as alternatives to the drinking/partying scene. But, people party a lot. Every weekend and on Thursdays, mostly.

Greek life is pretty popular. Sororities are more popular than fraternities. Taking part in political activites is also pretty popular among students. Some students leave their doors open while they are inside. Athletic events are not as popular as schools with football. It is also hard to attend most games because they take place off-campus. My closest friends at school are my suitemates from this year and the people I attended high school with. There are many restaurants that students can eat at when they are not eatin in the dining hall.