College of Charleston Top Questions

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Best Thing about CofC: The location, the atmosphere, the people. You are in South Carolina, but it's not like anywhere else in South Carolina. The biggest recent controversy on campus would have to be the corrupt SGA, or frats getting caught hazing. CofC is a city school, although there are 10,000 people who go there, it seems very cohesive, I see someone I know every time walk around. I think this is because the campus is so small, and the people who are social are very social, then the others just stay in their rooms, or in the library the whole time.

I love the size of the school. It's just big enough to have a lot of extracurricular activities that anyone could be interested. Some people think it's difficult with it being in the middle of downtown Charleston, but the campus is so close together that it makes it a piece of cake to get anywhere in 5 minutes and you are close to all of your friend's dorms and all the class buildings. It's so convenient to go shopping or get food since everything downtown is just a short walk away. The only thing that I could say I do wish CofC had was a football team because a football season can really bring a school together and it helps you get involved in more activities. Also, public safety at the school is great. It's a pain to deal with check-in's but it's really nice because if you call them for a problem someone is there within minutes.

The best part of C of C is that it is a diverse campus and is extremely accepting. The location of the campus, which is right in the middle of downtown, is fantastic as well. The campus is big enough so you meet new people all the time, but small enough so you see people you know walking around. Also, since the campus is relatively small, the teachers make it a point to learn every student's name and develop a relationship with him/her.

C of C is one of the most beautiful campuses you will ever encounter. There are so many beautiful places to spend your time for either studying or leisure activities. You will often see students taking advantage of the beautiful setting outside the library when the weather is beautiful. If there was one thing that I could change about C of C it would be the parking situation. The school is a great size but with each incoming class they admit more and more students which is beginning to be a problem. Until the new basketball coach arrived, there was minimal interest in college pride, but now you see students wearing CofC gear all of the time. The most frequent complaint from students is that the humidity is unbearable.

The best thing about CofC is the location by far, a small city with beach access. One thig that could use some work is the construction- its at the worse times and constant. Its the perfect size, and most of my time is spend lounging in a park or partying. Many people this its just a party school but its actually pretty legit. great college town, not much school pride, not too much diversity besides white, black, and hispanic.

i wish there was more school pride and better school activities for students to go to

I am actually transferring to the University of Georgia because the urban setting of the college is just not for me. The college is about 11,000 students, which at times can seem like 2,000. The city life is great for about a semester, and then it begins to feel suffocating because of the "borders" of the campus. Compared to other schools Charleston is definitely NOT a college town. If you're looking for a tail-gating, full-fledged Greek life experience, this is not the place for you. Charleston is also a VERY expensive place to live-everything from shopping to food to parking will cost you. It cost me $800 to park my car 8 blocks from my dorm... which is insane compared to the usual $60-$80 parking pass at other schools. Students often complain about the obvious lack of school spirit- since there is no football team there is a lack of unity and pride among students. The Nathan Addlestone Library is the largest library in South Carolina-it's packed during midterms and exams! The meal plan isn't great-unlike other schools, you have to use your meals between certain times otherwise you lose them-and the selection is awful.

The best thing about CofC is the overall atmosphere. I feel like I'm living in a dream sometimes. I wake up and walk out of my dorm and I'm in the most wonderful city. Most of the days are sunny and warm, but even on the rainy days CofC is just as wonderful. The size of the college is perfect. I see people I know on a regular basis but I can walk a few minutes off campus and not see anyone familiar. The size of the classes fit me well. I don't have a call larger than 50 people. Most of them average around 25 people and the professors always have the ability to answer questions directly. When I tell people I go to CofC, they usually respond with "Oh man I'm so jealous." It's the perfect mix of city life, beach town, and college campus. When it comes to school pride, the students could definitely be more involved. Recently, school pride has been increasing, especially with a new basketball arena being built and our new coach Bobby Cremmins. Hopefully students will get even more involved in coming years.

I love that Charleston has so many different things to offer. There's King Street, where you can spend a lot of time and money. The Waterfront Park and the Battery are so beautiful, I love to run down there. The weather is usually AMAZING, although it gets a bit cold in the winter months. The beach is a close ride away, which is something very unique about CofC. Hanging out in Marion Square is always enjoyable. Overall, Charleston is a place where you can relax and have fun. I feel like I've been on summer vacation while being at CofC. There are always things to keep people busy, and everyone is really friendly.