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We have a serious variety of people here. From US, to Canada, to France, to Mexico, to Austrailia, to China, to Vietnam! We have people from all over the world here!

Whether or not you decide to rush, you'll find people you get a long with. Most students are from South and North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. And a handful are from the northern states, like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Most students wear jeans/shorts and t-shirts to class, complimented by flip flops. It's very casual.

I think Clemson is a good mesh of different backgrounds. Most of the students are instate students, but i have made a lot of friends from other places. You will see students from South Carolina, Florida, California, New Jersey, India just to name a few places. I don't think there is any student which would feel out of place. Some kids are academically oriented, some are more for social. Some are gay, some are straight. We have a good melting pot in our students. Campus is a big mix of fashion styles. Some students are dressed to the nines at 8 am, while others roll to class in pajamas. But the pajamas usually don't venture out after 9:30 classes. Different students do interact, but not at all times. Sometimes you have to initiate an interact from class or join a certain group. Freshman dorms probably have the most diverse interaction. After freshman year, it is hard to meet people in your dorm unless you live in a Greek Dorm. The dining hall is the one place everyone will be together and sit together. We don't have the typical long cafeteria tables. We have smaller tables for 2-4 as well as the longer tables. You typical will see a mix of students at the same table. It is never hard to find a seat in the dining hall if you are alone. Financial backgrounds of students vary, but it is something which never really comes up in conversations. It is not that important. The only bad experiences I have had with other students are normal life reactions: another woman jealous because you are dating a guy they like, your roomate is a slob, etc.

Most everyone has a place at Clemson. There are enough organizations that everyone can find one they fit into, but not so many that the groups are small. The only separation that I have seen is the black community keeping to itself. They are a vast minority and will not come to predominately white events. Politically campus is pretty well spaced out, I think that every position has a say on campus.

There's a niche for everyone no matter who you are.

Students are amazingly friendly with each other regardeless of their backgrounds; while most students come from the north/south carolina, georgia and florida areas it is not unusual to run into some northerners or mid westerners.

There is always somebody to talk to, we are the most courteous student body in the U.S. There is always a friend to be made and I dont think anyone can feel out of place.

Clemson's student body is very diverse, and students are very accepting of others. Clemson has an outstanding international program which attracts students from all over the world. The administration also encourages everyone to study abroad and offers many programs to do so. Clemson also attracts students from all across the country with competitive financial aid packages to those students living outside of South Carolina.

There are all types of people on campus. Diversity is an important part of campus life. I would hope that no student would feel out of place at Clemson, unless they were not somewhat serious about their investment in their future. Because of a diverse campus students wear a variety of things to class. The most common thing would be orange articles of clothing.

Far too conservative -- the fundamentalist christian student body is just appalling. That you can get all the way to the early 20's and still believe in what amounts to Santa Claus is just laughable. I've heard quotes like "I'm no scientist, I prefer to just believe" as an argument or defense of why someone didn't understand evolution or the basis for the theory. It's just astounding. If you are willing to blow these people off and get on with your life, it's a great place. Just avoid the greek life and all the bullshit that goes with it and you'll be okay. Be your own person.