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Good school academic wise, lots of girls, very central in the city and 15 minutes drive from the beach.

Located in the center of one of the most amazing cities in the country it can be very difficult to keep your focus on school. There is always a million things to do and a million people to meet. Every one is so friendly so it is easy to make friends. Because there are so many people you are guaranteed to find people you like, though it may take time. It is a great place for college because there are so many opportunities the city offers and it is always an exciting place.

The best thing about receiving an eductaion at C of C is that most classes are really small compared to other schools, so we get alot of attention from our teachers and not very many people skip class because of attendance taking in many classes. A bad thing is that there are so many girls and not too many guys. I only have a few guys in each of my classes. I spend alot of time at Starbuck's or the library. There's not alot of school pride, probably because we don;t have a football team.

CofC is awesome! The location is amazing- downtown Charleston is beautiful and there is always something to do. The Cistern at night is especially pretty. Everybody goes and lays out at Marion Square when they don't have enough time to get to the beach! And the beach is close enough. The size is great. Its big enough to keep things interesting but small enough so that you don't feel like just a number. The current SGA President is an asshole, but what can you do? He'll be out of office soon enough anyway, although you wouldn't think anybody would vote for somebody that nearly was impeached as vice president.

Personally, I think this school is the perfect size, and I like it because it's a good school but it's not too intense academically. When I say this I mean there isn't a ton of competition between the students; it's a very relaxed atmosphere. Also, having the school in downtown is amazing because there is so much to do. However, we don't have a lot of school spirit. People just kind of do their own thing.

Students love to have fun and there is always something going on.

The best thing about CofC is the laid back atmosphere and small school feel. Everyone knows each other and it's like one big happy family. At other schools, there is more pressure to belong to a certain circle of people and to project a certain image. People at CofC are much more accepting and open minded. When I tell adults where I go to school, most of them are impressed. When I tell my peers, I think they aren't too impressed and think all I do is go to the beach and party. I don't think they realize that I spend most of my time in the classroom and at the library. The biggest recent controversy on campus was the one involving SGA and Seaton Brown. I don't think there is a lot of school pride. I see more shirts on campus representing other schools than our own. The most frequent student complaints are parking, no football team, the library isn't open 24 hours on a regular basis, and that health services is only open M-F 9-5.

I really like the size of CofC. I can walk to class and see people I know, but I don't see everyone. I also love the setting. Charleston is the most beautiful city, but it gives CofC a different experience than somewhere like Clemson that is in a small college town. You are in the middle of the city which is awesome sometimes (shopping, resteraunts, so beautiful) and not so great at others (parking, security). Another thing that is different about CofC is that there isn't as much school pride because we don't have a football team. Basketball and baseball are supported and are fun to go to, but its not the kind of school spirit you see at a university with a large football team.

The atmosphere is really great and the campus is gorgeous. It's the perfect size. I'd change how big greek life is here. There is some school pride, but not enough; probably because we don't have a football team.

I think that C of C is the perfect size. I like being able to walk down the street on my way to class and see somebody I know. I like recognizing people and not just seeing total strangers. I think the best thing about the College is that it is in a beautiful location, there is so much history in Charleston. When I tell people I go to C of C, they either react with a big "oh my gosh! that's such a great school" or they have never heard of it. Most people are jealous that I go to a school in such a great city. I spend most of my time at the sorority house, which is where i live at the present time. I think that Charleston is more touristy than a "college town", but it's hard to say it's not a major part of the city, because we are right in downtown. I really don't know very much about the C of C administration, but they let me in, so I guess I like them! Hmm, I think the biggest controversy on campus might have had to deal with SGA (student government). We got a big email about what was going on, but I did not really pay that much attention to it. I think we have a fair amount of school pride. I think because we are not that big of a school, you are either into school pride or you're not into school pride. Our students, in my opinion, could be a hell of a lot more spirited. That includes me. As for an experience at C of C that I will always remember, would probably be getting into my sorority. I'm legacy of Sigma Delta Tau, and I am very proud to be a part of growing organization. Since the sorority has on been around for about 4 or 5 years, we are doing out best as the new sorority to make a name for ourselves. I'm very lucky to have such a great group of friends that are also my sisters.