College of Charleston Top Questions

It's only a party school if you go to the parties, the sorority and fraternity members are constantly having mixers and parties, but not everyone goes to them. Most people aren't invited. Southerners can be stupid and illiterate, but so can anyone from any region. It's not about where you're from, but how far you want to go. As I said before, the sororities and fraternities are very selective and so not everyone is a member. People often try many times without ever being selected to be a member of these groups. The great thing is, those groups are not the only clubs on campus. There are a wide variety of groups and organizations, ranging from the republican and democrat clubs all the way to the club supporting the legalization of marijuana. You can find something that interests you, or you can create your own club.

most of the stereotypes do have some basis in reality, because all of these groups exist at College of Charleston. However, they aren't the only groups at the school and almost everyone can find a place to fit in. Also, the College isn't as cliquey as people make it seem. College of Charleston IS the most liberal college in South Carolina. Still, don't come here looking for lots of major social activism... Bard this is not.

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Yes, all of these sterotypes are accurate. However, you are only as involved in these stereotypes and are around them as much as you want to be. It is very easy to find your own group of people to hang out and be around.

no, while a lot of people do like to go out at night everyone still keeps their grades up and is able to moderate partying. for me my main motivation for getting good grades is so that i can stay in school and continue to have suck a fun time with my friends. the stereotype that girls are hot is true in my opinion because i have yet to visit any city that has that many very attractive girls in one place. its rediculous

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yeah, everyone is gorgeous but i think just because they are all so happy. charleston is heaven on earth, and the campus is it's center. the boy to girl ratio isn't a problem in the least.

Not at all, there are all kinds of kids at the college, and the school itself is really liberal. The part about the beach is true for a lot of people, and there definitely isn't a lack of partying at the school.

Absolutely. We're located in the middle of downtown Charleston, anything is available/possible, and were only minutes from the beach, but parties aren't all their is here, if your able to exercise some restraint, the school has a great deal of academic and historical wealth to offer. But self control is a must to make it here.

These stereotypes are accurate for most students at the College.