College of Charleston Top Questions

The College is downtown and right in the middle of the action in Charleston. Parking is preposterous; Charleston was once a walled city, and while they continue to build more and more buildings, parking garages are slow, or fail, to follow. People in the South know what CofC is and respect it as an amazing school in a beautiful city. Outside of the South, I usually have to explain where/what it is. On campus, apart from classes, a lot of time is spent in the eateries or at the Stern Student Centre. Stern has a few fast food restaurants, a nice garden in the back, a gym, a few ballrooms, and a pool. Downtown is filled with college students during the school year but it is definitely a tourist attraction and is constantly occupied by people visiting from all over the world. The biggest recent controversy on campus is split between the (accidental) death of a senior, and some controversy that went on in SGA. People who live in Charleston and the South in general have a lot of pride in where they live and come from, and I would say the same is true for the College.

C of C has the perfect amount of students. It is not as large as some univeristies but it fits the city very well. Charleston is not a small city but it does seem to have a decent percentage of residents who attend the College of Charleston. Charleston is very welcomeing to the student body in terms of the night life. And there are tons of nearby houses and apparments for rent each year that are within walking distance of the campus. C of C is also located near several beaches and rivers. The nearest beach is about 20 minutes away.

college of charleston is the most amazing school i could have ever imagined to come to. the size is perfect for me: a big school (10,000) with a small school feel; most everyone who goes here is extremely cool, everyone is pretty cool with drugs and there are definitely plenty to be found; the best thing to do when you have free time would be go to the beach, maybe take a bike ride, go to marion square, or just chill around the beautiful campus! one thing i hope for cofc is that it remains the same size, which can be done be raising the standards to attend. i think that cofc is making its way from its past reputation of just being a party school where south carolinians went to just go fuck around, into a reputable college- ive even heard that cofc is set to be like a new vanderbilt in about ten years. i think the staff and the students at college of charleston warrant this kind of recognition. sports are not really that popular here, which i like. im not really into going to organized sporting events. but even without huge sports to draw students together, the students at college of charleston all LOVE their school and have plenty of school spirit as far as just having love for their college goes.

Great size of school. Big enough to present a lot of unique opportunities but small enough to see people you know all over. Absolutely awesome location. Charleston is an incredible city with tons going on.

The best thing about C of C is the campus. I have been to many colleges and universities all over the south and C of C, in my opinion, is one of the best because of it's historical importance, it's awesome appearance, it's location, it's size, and it's administration. The campus is small, but has a big feel to it because of the student population. Since C of C is located in the center of Charleston, people never run out of things to do. Most of the students that like to go to the beach like to go to Folly, which is only a 15-20 minute drive from downtown.

The best thing at C of C is the campus and how unbelievably beautiful it can be. We are very historical and very rich in culture. Walking around C of C is a pleasure and should be a privilege.

The best thing about cofc is the nice people and weather. One thing I would change is have more holidays. I think that the school is too small, but others would disagree. I spend most of my time at the Libary, but Stern Center and Cougar mall are poupular. Cofc is kind of in the middle, its not a college town, but it feels like it is missing something that a big non-college town would. Cofc administration is helpful sometimes, a little misguided but their hearts are in the right place. There isn't a lot of school pride, there isn't a football team, and our baskeball team isn't so good.

I loved going to Charleston. It is the perfect size school. The classes are small (which is good for getting to know your professors), but there are enough students who go here that you constantly meet new people. There are a lot of opportunities to meet people. Sororities and Fraternities are present on campus but are not the center of everything. So if you chose to be in a sorority or fraternity great, but if you don't it's not the end of your social life. Being located in the heart of the city is AWESOME! There are tons of fun bars throughout the city. But, if you don't like the bar scene, house parties are always an option. Most students live off campus after freshmen year. The school is close to the beach, which fun to go to when the weather is nice (and the weather is usually nice). The college is constantly adding onto the campus and fixing the buildings. When I am on campus I usually would be at the library. They have tons of computers for students to use, and great resources. Also one great resource is the Stern Center. It has a food court, gym, pool, study areas, and two ATMs. If I could change one thing about Charleston I would want it to have a higher number of students who attend sports events. The basketball team in the past two years is definitely drawing bigger and better crowds, however, other teams like soccer and baseball play in Patriots Point, which is not directly on campus, so students are less likely to go to those games. I have had the best 4 years at Charleston.

Wonderful, awesome campus in a downtown southern city. Experience living in a true, southern city! The horse rides, Spanish moss on oaks, and the excitement of being able to walk to nearby bars and shops. Your able to attend school, experience not only the campus but the City of Charleston.

When I tell people I go to College of Charleston, I often get a blank look followed by "Oh, I love Charleston, I had no idea there was a college there." I think the main reason for this is the lack of football and has nothing to do with the quality of the school. CofC is extremely undergraduate-focused and really cares about the students. Charleston is by far the greatest city to go to school in as there is a definite "college town" feeling but at the same time is a historic city filled with tourists and day to day life outside of college activities. I love seeing professors down at the open market or at festivals held within the city...it breaks the bubble of only being surrounded by people your age all the time.