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Clemson has the small-town school feel but the big college atmosphere. Most of your teachers will NOT know you by name, you will NOT always have all your friends in your classes, and you will NOT be invited to the home of your professor for a intellectual dinner and debate. Clemson has a strong following and legacy, but that is made by the good times people have and by the football games, not by the academics. I would say Clemson would make a top 20 party school before academics.

For being a big public school its amazing how many people you get to know. Just from walking to class you feel like you know everyone, especially by being in greek life. The atmosphere and student spirit is second to none. The university brings people from all over the states so it means something different for everyone, but everyone seems to come together, which for the other schools I have visited is not the same. We are balanced well. For being on the verge of becoming a top 20 school, we still have so many outgoing people that truly make the social scene and weekends one of a kind. Plus, when you add in football season, the community really comes together. I have met my best friends at Clemson, and I think most people have a special feeling when they think of their school. The campus is beautiful and the lake is a great thought for after class to go to the beach.

"Name one thing you'd change. What was the biggest recent controversy on campus? What are the most frequent student complaints?" There are definately things I would change about Clemson; the main one being the parking situation during game day. There was recently a bill passed that is going to convert all of R-1 to IPTAY parking on game day. Which is going to remove at least 200 parking spaces from students when there already weren't enough spots to park on campus before the bill was passed. Another problem with the parking situation is that Clemson is planning on taking the students tuition money and using to make a parking garage available only to teachers. However, it would be far more practical to either make the garage for the students (we already have more limited parking than the teachers) or have the teachers pay for their own lot. These two examples of things I would change have been huge contoversies and the leading causes of student complaints on the campus in the past year that I've been here.

best thing - you get the complete college experience s/thing I'd change - better alternatives to hanging out downtown on the w/e size - depends on the individual, but a perfect fit for me reaction - very positive, especially impressed that I graduated in 4 years time - at my dorm or in the library college town - what college town? admin - competent controversy - frat brother died in hazing exercise pride - in abundance unusual - red sunsets every once in a while memorable experience - seeing Barack Obama speak at our amphitheater frequent complaints - crowded library

The best thing about Clemson is the feeling of pride you get walking around campus. From day one, you start to bleed Orange, due simply to the fact that they imprint that national sense of pride into you. School size is just right, because it's big enough where you can meet someone new everyday for your whole career there, but small enough where you will pass your friends/acquaintances on the way to class every so often. Some people to this day do not know where Clemson is located, and many in fact thing it's a private school since there's no "state" title tagged to it, and the city of "Clemson" is barely known to anyone who doesn't know about the school. It's a great college town because the town was set up to meet the needs of the students: college-price friendly restaurants, shops, bars, etc. Another awesome thing you will rarely find in in-state public schools is the diversity among people from different areas. Clemson's roughly about 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} out of state, and is certainly noticeable when asking people where they're from. Sadly, the race balance is nowhere near where it should be as it is about 87{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} white. Experiences I will always remember include how the entire CAMPUS becomes one big tailgate, the hills, stories, "snowdays" (we've had one every year I've been there), etc.

Strength: Personal attention and faculty-student interaction. Location- needs more urban location to get the school more exposure. Just right size. College Town. Helpful and efficient administration. Lot of school pride!!! I am a proud Clemson Tiger too. Great school, but the potential is still unknown!

The Cops at clemson suck. The parking services at clemson are even worse

I applied to seven school, all ACC, Clemson was the last school that I heard from, and basically was the only one I was truly concerned from hearing from. I got it, and it was the best peice of mail that I have ever and will ever receive! President Barker calls it a Clemson family. And as corny as it might sound, it really is. Everyone, alumni included, is concerned about Clemson students, sports, and their "blood running orange". I have never heard of a school being so proud about where they go/went. Myself included. Its the perfect size. Around 17,000 but if you go to to the library you will know at least 100 people. You can walk or take the CAT bus everywhere. You can wear and be comfortable in anything to class. You will have great teachers that are willing to help you. There is ALWAYS something to do. There are tons of places to eat. Using your Tiger Stripe card to pay for things is always nice, too. Clemson is truly a college town and those that live around town, love the college kids. You will see clemson tiger paws everywhere, followed by beautiful landscapes and buildings. There are tons of on and off campus housing, and a great new recreation facility as well. The most common complaint, however, is parking. There is never enough. Yes, its a pain, but definitly not a reason to diss clemson. I am so proud to say that I go to clemson and I let everyone know that.

Everything at Clemson is a big deal. They make everything as fun and interesting as possible. Football and basketball games are a really big deal. Even minor things like freshmen fest are a big deal and they make it fun. I'll never forget the my first Bowden Bowl, we rushed the field, were asked to get off the field thent hey let us rush it after they reviewed the replay. It was amazing.

I think Clemson is a perfect college because it is not small but it is not huge. I know tons of people and all of my professors. As long as you take the time to introduce yourself to each professor, you won't feel like just another student in a big auditorium. Teachers and TA's are always willing to take the time to help you as long as you ask. I love the fact that Clemson is a college town and everyone around is there to help you out if you need it. It is very hard to explain my favorite memory of Clemson, but I will give you one of my favorites. The first time I ever visited Clemson's campus I was planning on attending a different college. My parent's and I drove onto Clemson's campus and drove down a hill that went straight up to Death Valley. I rolled my window down and there was the Clemson vs. NC State game and there was 2 minutes left in the game. The stadium was completely orange and I never heard such loud fans. The pride those fans had in their school was absolutely breath taking. I got chillbumps and I knew that I would love it at Clemson, and I have been at every game for my blood runs orange.