thekidd Posted April 5, 2010 Posted April 5, 2010 many schools have topics but haven't seen any for Clemson or any near by school. I just wanted to know how the south is like in general.
thekidd Posted April 5, 2010 Author Posted April 5, 2010 any nice places in South Carolina to visit in the holidays.. It's always good to refresh yourself
Goodbye_BlueSky Posted April 6, 2010 Posted April 6, 2010 I'm an undergrad at the University of SC in Columbia right now. I've never been to Clemson, but I've heard it has a good, college town feel. I'm also told that people from Clemson are all rednecks, but that's generally from people here in Columbia who hate everything Clemson because of the rivalry between the two schools, so I don't know how much stock I would put into that haha. The beaches here in SC are pretty popular, around Charleston particularly. And a lot of people drive up to the mountains as well.
RNadine21 Posted April 7, 2010 Posted April 7, 2010 Hey, I'll be at the College of Charleston this fall. The beaches in the area are really nice and I'm in love with the city. I haven't been anywhere else in the state, but I've heard different things about Clemson. Everyone who goes there loves it, people who don't call it a hick town. It seems like it depends on the person; I know that personally I couldn't handle such a small and isolated town. But congrats!
tcarchitect1986 Posted April 7, 2010 Posted April 7, 2010 many schools have topics but haven't seen any for Clemson or any near by school. I just wanted to know how the south is like in general. I'm a Clemson alum, Class of 2009. I'm also from the Philadelphia area, so maybe I could give you insight on what it's like for a Yankee going to Clemson. Clemson as a whole is definitely a conservative, rural campus, but it is also a great college town. You could knock it for being isolated, but what I liked best about going there as an undergrad was that the campus community is so strong and unified, and fellow students, faculty, even the folks at the bookstore and supplies stores downtown are friendly and 100% willing to help you with whatever work you're trying to do. It makes for a really good academic environment. The town may not have tons of stuff to do, but downtown Clemson has plenty of bars along College Ave., some more frat-oriented, some more alternative, some more crowded, some more off the beat and track. School spirit is intense. There's nothing like tailgaiting during football weekend....the town of Clemson goes from a town of 30,000 to a city of 100,000+ overnight, then reverts back to a small town again. Living at Clemson, or anywhere in SC, is definitely an adjustment for anyone from outside the Southeast. The people are friendly and laid back, and the pace of things is generally slower than the rest of the country. I generally always felt welcome down there, although they did like to tease me for being a yank...haha... I am glad I went to Clemson, but I will admit that I got sort of bored with it by senior year and I've decided to go to a city school for my graduate studies. Clemson is certainly not for everybody, really no campus is. I would highly recommend you visit before you choose to go there.
thekidd Posted April 7, 2010 Author Posted April 7, 2010 I am glad I went to Clemson, but I will admit that I got sort of bored with it by senior year and I've decided to go to a city school for my graduate studies. Clemson is certainly not for everybody, really no campus is. I would highly recommend you visit before you choose to go there. Thanks guys, Im from Africa, (nothing gets more rural than Africa!!...lol). And it will be my first time in the US. I think ill love it from what Ive read. Thats unless I don't get bananas thrown at me..lol guess ill just pick them up and make a banana business..lol
tcarchitect1986 Posted April 7, 2010 Posted April 7, 2010 Thanks guys, Im from Africa, (nothing gets more rural than Africa!!...lol). And it will be my first time in the US. I think ill love it from what Ive read. Thats unless I don't get bananas thrown at me..lol guess ill just pick them up and make a banana business..lol International students really seem to enjoy their experience at Clemson. Most international students are from Asia and India, but there are a few students from Africa and Europe as well. I enjoyed getting to know some international students. I sincerely doubt anyone is going to throw bananas at you (lol). Clemson students are generally tolerant of people of a different race, nationality, etc, and the south as a whole is becoming a much more cosmopolitan place...at least that's how I feel.
Riotbeard Posted April 29, 2010 Posted April 29, 2010 Travel to Charleston and Ashville (North Carolina) Those are two of my favorite cities in the Southeast. I did undergrad in Charleston, and it is a fantastic small city (Interesting history, decent Art/theatre scene, fantastic food, and loads of other things I currently miss). I have never been to Clemson though... it sound like you will do fine though. I like South Carolina in general a lot despite its glaring faults.
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