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I've found that most students at CofC are from South Carolina, but every once in a while you'll meet someone from way out there and you'll wonder "How did they hear about CofC?" I think everyone is much more accepting of people who are "different" and who you wouldn't normally hang out with. Class is very laid back and i think everyone has come to class at least once in their pajamas.

The typical student is a rich and trendy partier. They are either from Charleston or from some place up north with a lot of money. Everyone pretty much dresses the same with the exception of a few hippies. I found it a little difficult to find someone to have a good cup of coffee with because most would prefer a party with alcohol.

A ton of northerners. Greek life is not extremely necessary but helpful to meet people because it can be hard to meet people. Very liberal campus. A lot of wealthy students. Different types of students do not interact much.

school spirit, more diversity, and more minorities.

There is a lack in diversity at C of C, but for me it's all relative. Minorities tend to group together and vice versa, however, overall everyone is friendly and gets along with each other no matter what the race is. I think it tends to be comfort zones, but I have never heard one racist comment since I have been here. Students tend to wear anything and everything to class. You will see a girl in full makeup a dress and heels and a girl with her hair up, sweatpants and a t-shirt. No one really cares what you look like when you arrive to class. There is every financial class you can imagine as well as politics and overall, there are no groups in the dining hall. Everyone just sits with their friends. No one is exclusive and there aren't known athletes, cheerleaders, or mathletes in the entire college.

Most of us wear jeans, normal everyday stuff. You may dress a little nicer for a presentation or something like that. There will always be those kids in sweats or PJ pants and likewise those kids in trendy hip stuff- most people just follow their own style. Overall I would say that the biggest thing about CofC's student body is that your gonna find your niche, and you'll interact with different kinds of people but if you don't make the effort to get to know kids outside your "circle" then you'll feel like everyone's kinda the same.

Not many indians or blacks. mostly whites.

The student body is very expressive, which I love! If there is something they want to say, they will say it. There is so much diversity on campus also, that not only are there a ton of things going on, but there is also a wide variety too.

Well this school is in the South so there are some subtle moments of racism. It is not really abig idea because the students dont make it a big deal. The College of Charleston in VERY VERY big on multiculturism! It brings students of all races and nationalities together (which is really great). There are on campus dialogues that help the students express themselves; it gives you an opportunity to walk in someone else's shoes. No matter what background you come from I dont think anyone should feel left out at the College. Students from the College come from all over, up north, further south, midwest, and west coast! Students are very involved in politics and keepig people informed. Especially with this upcoming 08 election the collge has had many different forums and informational sessions on whats going on.

C of C has been attracting a large number of out-of-states students, especially from the north, as well as plenty of South Carolinians. Socioeconomically it's generally upper-middle class because C of C is expensive for out-of-staters without much financial aid or scholarship. Religiously it's primarily Christian (a large Baptist population as well as very liberal denominations) or agnostic/apathetic. But that's all very laid-back and accepting for the most part, although being a Christian does bring some stereotypes immediately among the more liberal groups on campus. There are some pretty good activist groups on campus, especially in regards to Darfur and social awareness, the environment, and fundraising for Alternative Spring Breaks or races for cancer awareness/cures. LGBT does have a presence on campus although it seems pretty small or quiet to me. Racially I have not seen much interaction between the white kids, black kids, or Hispanic kids. They kind of stay together. The sororities and fraternies have their own group as well, and that seems like the most exclusive but people I know in them are generally pretty happy. It's a split between liberal and conservative I feel like, with emphasis on the liberal. Girls are usually dressed very nicely for class every day. Generally, people find niches but there are several different "groups" for any one person. There is a fair amount of interaction for the socially friendly/outgoing person. I've found most people to be accepting and friendly. The emphasis seems to be on having fun in all aspects of college life and not strictly on jobs, academics, etc.