College of Charleston Top Questions

A lot of the people at CofC are part of what I call "the Clone Army." You know the ones I mean; the perky, preppy people who somehow manage to all be wearing different versions of the exact same outfit at the same time without ever consulting each other. I am not one of these people (as you might have guessed) but I've still found a lot of people who I can be friends with and who are just as odd as me. Most people at CofC seem to be from either South Carolina or, of all places, New Jersey. At least a dozen people in my dorm were from NJ (and that's just of the ones that I actually talked to).

The student body is a mix of everything. There are your stereotypical southern frat boys with the crookies, pink shirts, and short shorts.... I'm not gonna lie, but there are the surfer kids, the skater dudes, and kids just trying to make it. Being a minority it is a bit nerve racking to not see many people of your ethnicity, but once that initial stand-offness is over come mingling is easy.

The College of Charleston is NOT a melting-pot. It's more like a cassarole. Everyone is different--different religion, race, sex, gender, political preference, background, personality. CofC does not bring us all together to become the same. It creates an environment in which all of the elements are separate, but together, contrasting and complimentary all at the same time, all adding a little something to the campus atmosphere and culture.

a very diverse student body, every walk of life. it forces you to step outside of your box and learn about a lifestyle that you've never encountered before.

The student body at C of C is incredibly varied, students of all shapes, sizes, attitudes, interests, and social classes attend classes, and each one adds their own bit to the classes. Students go to class in all kinds of clothes, ranging from suits and dresses, to short shorts and pajamas. Students are able to show their personal styles through their bags, purses, shirts, shoes, pants and sometimes even hair.

C of C is a mix of everyone. Many religions, beliefs, dress codes, trends, etc. Students definitely like to have a good time so students that may be against drinking may feel awkward if they do not like being around that kind of scene all the time. Students at C of C has a problem with smoking cigarettes, its more like a trend. I am one of the very few that does not smoke cigarettes, this could also make others feel out of place. Students come from all different types of backgrounds, from the extremely rich to the very poor. They all seem to have an interest or a passion for something, either music or their studies or a hobbie/sport.

for a southern college charleston is very liberal even compared to the surrounding counties. i havnt run into any racial problems, except some towards the homeless population. the only big separation between students is between those on frats and sorrorities, and the people that did not join. either one you choose you will have a good time but the percentage of ppl in frats and sorrorities is fairly low, something like 14{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. the student body is made up of 2/3 girls most of which are very attractive, i guess its the beach that attracts them im not really sure but i like it. the financial background of most students is middle class to upper middle class.

it is a fantastic mix. there is greek life. it is a small percentage of kids, a smaller community with the community. and it is unlike any other greek life anywhere else. it is a SMALL organization. everyone knows everyone within. theres a lot of talk, and of course stereotypes, but some of the hardest working and most intelligent people are greek. theres very wild ones too. i have loved my experience within the greek community. but a lot of my friends didn't rush. they still have fun. the commraderie that exists eliminates a lot of segregation. the athletes stick together but welcome their fans readily. there are a lot of strong religious types and then the opposite end of the spectrum as well. you are in the south so certain racial tension still run, but not very deep. during the civil war, the college of charleston did not share the sentiments of the confederate army. racism was not accepted on the campus then and it still isn't today. there is a strong underground art scene. i would have missed it had my roommate in the dorms not been entrenched. a lot of musicians. we have a surf team too. there are plenty of well-off kids but you also have kids putting themselves through school. i haven't run into a lot of judgement. everyone truly is laidback. the people who are there, each person and what they do or care about, makes charleston the school it is. we all love our college.

Very diverse, very tolerant and accepting. You can find any group you need here, and its hard to feel out of place. Its easy to find like minded peers, which is a great feeling when you think your the only one going through some thing. Although if your a fairly close minded person, this may not be the place for you. Our student body does a good job at pushing the envelope on social norms.

The student body at the College is awesome. Typical students are highly motivated and active in their field of study as well as other school activities. The entire student body lives in shorts and flipflops! There is a great mixture of local and out of state students at the College. Most out of state students tend to come from the Northeast and Midwest. This mixture of microcultures helps each student be privy to a different take on life. The sudents at the college tend to be Conservatives but there is a growing population of Liberal students. Most out of state students come from a strong economic background. There is a high political awareness around campus and it is common to find yourself engaged in a heated debate about politics or religion. There is a high alcohol consumption rate among students at the College but there are several groups that sponsor activites aimed at alternative objectives besided getting drunk or high.