Clemson University Top Questions

I have had very few classes at Clemson that I have not enjoyed, or at least tolerated, especially since I have gotten into my major courses. Although some of the freshman science and economics classes are large, I my biggest class had 75 students, but I would say the average number is between 25 and 30. Additionally, I have had really good relationships with most of my professors. I have found most to be very willing to help, even outside of class, and have very accomodating office hours. The most unique class I have taken at Clemson was a class on Clergy Leadership in America. It was a special seminar, but it was so interesting. Everyone in that class was taking it as an elective, but it was a great class. The professor has done lots of research and is published on the course, and it was great. Also, in the fall I am taking a history course on the Assination of JFK which I have heard great things about and I am really excited.

I only did my masters work at Clemson so the people I hung out with were always in my related field and we discussed class topics outside of class all the time. Spending my undergrad at Texas A&M I can say that classes at Clemson are a little smaller in size compared to those of a much larger school. Core classes can have more than 200 people, but more specialized classes are less than 20 people. Most teachers like to know your name and encourage participation. Clemson geared our program on learning the subjects from the ground up. This knowledge helped me tremendously when applying for jobs.

I would definitely recommend checking out your professors before signing up for their classes just because there are always duds at any school. I have had exceptional teachers as well as awful ones. The key is learning how to avoid the bad ones. Studying is a large element of campus life, just not on game days. Compared to most other schools I would say Clemson is more serious and more academically focused.

The professors are so personable and caring and know what they are doing. They are the best of the best. The students are competitive, but not so much with each other. They care more about personal growth and success and they know why they are in school - to get an education and learn the most so that they will be successful in life. In nursing of all the professors I have had so far, they have all been extraordinary. They have made my first year experience worthwhile and I cannot wait for next year!!

Clemson is a great school for academics. Professors vary just like any other institute. Studying is awesome in our 6 floor library and it will cater to any type of studying.

Freshman classes are usually very large so most professors wont get to know you unless you are active. Students study habits vary depending on their major but most study quite frequently.

My major is a piece of cake

All of my PRTM professors know my name and something about me. Classes are a good size and professors are wiling to work with you!

I am in nursing. We are a unique group of individuals. We know names. The professors get to know us because we are in the program for several years. The professors are great because they als have the empathy that it takes to get through the rigid academics involved with nursing.

You will spend the vast majoirty of you time doing busy work, that is unimportant and will be graded by a TA (teaching assistant), not your own professor. You will spend at least one hour per semester in the office of your professor hearing him repeat the same confusing lecture he has given you all semester, just on a one-on-one basis. You will be completely unable to ever carry on an intelligent conversation with your professors--they are always too smart for you.