College of Charleston Top Questions

For the most part but that's just because they stand out more. Most people are just your average 18-22 yr olds.

Somewhat. That Charelstonian culture is the ultimate preppy city, but not the College.

these stereotypes are very accurate, knowing people from every group i feel that this classifys the general populace very well.

no

I think that the laid-back interest and contrast between privileged out-of-state students and the less affluent in-state ones is accurate. The Charleston does not offer a significant cultural scene for those without resources (as Boston, New York, etc might). This may account for the recognizable schism between the those with money, and those without. The image of Charleston as a school of 'average middle class Caucasians' seems somewhat accurate. Having lived in San Antonio, TX and Providence, RI; the diversity of cultures (sub-cultures, ethnicities, artistic etc) was far superior, and far more vibrant, in those places, to what I have witnessed since matriculating to CofC.

Absolutely not. The ratio is skewed but not that high.

Yes... except the party scene has died down because the police are getting more strict.

While most of the people on campus appear this way, most people are kind, easy going people. Alcohol is a large part of CofC because it is, after all, a college town. However, with Charleston, there is a lot of things to do besides drinking. As well, our campus provides tons of activities for everyone to do.

Somewhat true, however there are a lot of exceptions

According to some of the people that I have come in contact with, it is very much true. I don't go a day without hearing someone talk about being drunk or what party they are going to this weekend.