Current Clemson Student- Any Questions? - Page 4

FLVADAD · 02-23-2008, 10:51 AM

We visited Clemson last Saturday and the campus seemed pretty empty. I assume a lot of students went home for the three day weekend, assuming you got President's Day off. Outside of football season, does the campus empty out like that on most weekends?

Mitch_L · 02-23-2008, 11:25 AM

College- Personally, I don't think it is difficult for northern people here. I came from Louisville, KY, but I am originally from Detroit. I have a few friends from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, etc and they all love it here. The lifestyle is a little slower paced , but other than that (and the weather) there aren't many differences. I know one of my friends from NJ hosted another NJ student last semester who didn't like it here. My best advice is to visit and see how you feel.

Mitch_L · 02-23-2008, 11:40 AM

FLVADAD- We didn't have a long weekend last week, but I also noticed that campus was relatively placid. On football weekends everyone is up early and tailgating, but other weekends are less active. I don't believe a majority of people leave during most weekends. This past weekend was also in the middle of mid-terms, so people were less likely to be out. There is always something to do on the weekends, and not that many people leave. For example, last Saturday I went to lunch, did work, had people over, went to dinner with a group, and went out at night.

desi2008 · 02-23-2008, 12:15 PM

Mitch,
Thanks. After the first year living there in Clemson, would my daughter be considered a resident and so pays only the in-state tuition?

FLVADAD · 02-24-2008, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the response Mitch. Overall, we had a pretty good visit. It's a very nice campus for the most part. I bet it's really beautiful in the Spring and during Autumn. I was a little surprised that there weren't more local businesses, restaurants, etc., along the edges of campus, but it seems that the administration goes out of its way to achieve a good quality of life around campus. That's my impression, at least.

ClemsonDOW · 02-24-2008, 12:25 PM

Desi2008 -- unfortunately you're daughter would not be considered in-state after being a student for a year a Clemson. Unless of course, she is not claimed as your dependent, earns a certain income, and pays taxes. In-state tuition is a benefit for South Carolinians. Hope that helps!

college332 · 02-24-2008, 07:32 PM

iv heard the pace is slower down there but what do you mean by that

thanks a lot

Mitch_L · 02-24-2008, 09:08 PM

It's hard to explain, but it is just more laid-back here than what I have been used to. People aren't constantly talking about (and freaking out about) their classes. Walking into class a few minutes late will rarely hurt you in attendance (some classes do take it). People just aren't so busy, or at least they don't appear to be. This is not to say that people here aren't on time or don't do their work, but they just don't worry about it as much. An analogy would be that you are going to get somewhere in an equal amount of time whether or not you honk in your car. Here people will generally not honk and won't worry as much about being late, whereas in other places they would honk and get irate.

college332 · 02-25-2008, 01:41 PM

ok thanks a lot that helps

Mitch_L · 02-25-2008, 03:01 PM

If anyone is visiting let me know when you plan to come down, and I'll let let you know what events are happening.

bluesteel90 · 02-25-2008, 03:18 PM

i'm visiting friday, april 11. anything fun happening?

esmitty01 · 02-25-2008, 03:57 PM

I am coming to watch Va Tech play Clemson in bball

college332 · 02-25-2008, 04:30 PM

one more question mitch.. what are the party nights like since theres no real city to go.. are most of the parties at frats or apartments? and what else is there to do other than party on a typical night.. thanks

Mitch_L · 02-25-2008, 06:59 PM

On the 11th there is a baseball game against UNC. Weather permitting, there will be tailgating beforehand and a lot of students at the game. Surprisingly, many students will just tailgate and not go into the game. I'll be doing both. PM me closer to your visit and I'll give you some more info.

Weekends can happen a number of ways. If you are in a frat (or a girl), then there are those parties to attend. If not, then you can go downtown (if you have an ID) or go to a friend's house/apartment party. If you can't, or don't want to, do either of those you can always hang out on campus. There is usually a game, a comedian, a free movie, etc. on campus. Just hanging out in the dorms with friends is very common as well.

FLVADAD · 03-02-2008, 05:21 PM

Mitch, people seem to have varying impressions about Clemson. Some feel it is lower tier academically within the ACC, just above FSU maybe. Others see it as sort of an up and coming institution. And some others I who respect, have nothing but positive things to say about Clemson and its programs.

How do you and your fellow students view it? Did most come there because it was their safety, or because it was their first choice? Are students proud, or do they sort of wish they had gone somewhere more "prestigious?" How do they perceive the academic status of Clemson relative to its peers? Better yet, who do they consider to be their academic peers?

Don't feel the need to answer all of those questions inddividually, I'm really just looking for your general comments. Thanks.