<p>hows the food at the dining halls at clemson?</p>
<p>The food is adequate. Sometimes, the choices are exceptionally good and other times it is worse. I have no problem finding something good to eat most nights, but I wouldn’t forgo going out somewhere if I had the choice. There is a large variety, with Clemson having three dinning halls. You can see the menu online here- [Welcome</a> to Clemson!](<a href=“http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSE/Clemson/MealPlans/]Welcome”>http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSE/Clemson/MealPlans/)</p>
<p>Wow! You are definitely the Clemson information source! My daughter’s deciding between UVa and Clemson and is coming from Minnesota. She has been accepted into the Calhoun honors college and is considering the summer Eurkea program. She also has the in-state tuition at Clemson. At UVa she will be a typical student (no honors) and will pay full out-of-state tution. She will pursue engineering at either school. Her sister attends UVa so she is familiar with UVa, but she seems to be leaning toward Clemson. What do you think?</p>
<p>I am not familiar with Virginia’s engineering program in particular, but it is a very well respected school. From what I have heard, Eurkea is great for incoming students. A friend or a friend is doing it this summer. If she is leaning towards Clemson, then I think it is a very good choice for her. The campus is beautiful, and the engineering department is highly regarded. The scholarship is a plus too. Have you been down to visit?</p>
<p>We spent a day there and took the engineering tour. After talking to the honors college, I think she had decided to request the honors housing although she was reluctant to not go into regular housing initially. Have you heard how the sorority rush experience is? I understand it begins the first day of school. I would welcome and information and would like to have your comments on the honors housing. (Housing - I realize did not go well for you personally.)</p>
<p>pkmlb in reply to your questions about engineering at Clemson, clemson engineering is more hands on, practicle, technical based (if that makes sense). My husband works for an international engineering firm and hires hundreds of engineers each year. He would be the first to tell you all things even he would choose Clemson over UVA. UVA is a great classical school but their engineering school does not approach engineering from the same hands on, technical aspect. For his industry, CU just seems to have engineers ready to hit the ground running. Maybe it’s because of the co-ops, I don’t know but he would tell you there is a difference. BTW, we live in VA and have family who have graduated from both CU and UVA.</p>
<p>snowspud thank you! I will pass that on to her! I think she feels like Clemson wants her to be a student there and that at Virginia she would just be another smart (and not super smart by Virginia standards) kid. Do you feel the overall quality of college experience that both CU and UVA family members had was equally positive? The prestige of UVA makes her question her affinity for Clemson.</p>
<p>It’s been a few years but one family member went from Ohio to Clemson, joined a fraternity and was extremely happy. Still loves going back to footballl games, etc. The school spirit is like no other. Another family member had an awesome experience at UVA. I think both would agree the school spirit/sports enthusiasm is different. (much stronger at Clemson). Obviously the name recognition is with Virginia but firms like my husbands have learned the value of Clemson Engineering and and love the employees they get from there. I’m sure she will do fantastic at either. Congratulations to her for chosing engineering!</p>
<p>I think something to keep in mind is that the engineering firms will know of the reputation that Clemson has. While UVA might be higher than in general prestige, its is only what the actual recruiters belief that will affect her. On an aside, I passed up going to Vandy to come to Clemson. While there was more prestige to be had, I didn’t feel it was worth the money.</p>
<p>Our D is considering an application to Clemson this fall. She is not a drinker, but does enjoy socializing. (yes, I do believe she doesn’t drink. I’m not being a naive parent here.) Will she feel out of place at Clemson? Can students have a good social life that does not revolve around drinking or go to parties and not drink. She’s from the midwest so based upon your previous comments, probably will need to look to other OOS students for friendships.</p>
<p>She shouldn’t feel out of place at all. Although Clemson receives the reputation of being a party school, there are a large amount of people who don’t drink. Also, I don’t know anyone who would antagonize her for choosing not to. There are plenty of people who don’t go to large parties, and there are people at parties who don’t drink. </p>
<p>She won’t necessarily need to look to OOS students, but it might just turn out that way. For example, last night my roommate and I had about 10 people over and 4 of them were from SC, while the others were from OOS.</p>
<p>I am only a sophomore at a highly competitive public high school in CT. I have not taken any exams yet, but I am curious as to what my chance are currently and what i can do in the next two years to increase my chances.</p>
<p>GPA: 3.2 unweighted(averaged past 2 years) I take 3 honors classes a year
Rank: I don’t know but top half at least
ECs: Swimming and Diving 2 years varsity(hopefully senior captain)
Freshman Football
Track 2 years(hopefully varsity this year)
School Blood Drive Co-head Coordinator
Class Senator(elected)
FBLA (Future Business Leader of America) member
Community Service: 50 hours (not for school)
Jobs: Lifeguard as a pool club in the summer</p>
<p>Seeing how I have two more years ahead of me, what do you recommend I do? Do I need APs? Whats my target for SATs and ACTs? Do I need more EC’s? I know my gpa is my weakness, but what should my gpa goal be for the next two years? Any more advise you can give is really appreciated!</p>
<p>You should work on improving your GPA and try to score highly on standardized tests. Take a few AP classes is you can, as they will look good on your transcript and help your GPA (if your school weights them). I’d say having above a 3.7 and 1300+ SAT would pretty much ensure you a spot. You can get in with less in both categories, but shoot for the best that you can do.</p>
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<p>ok, i need an honest answer.
so i read somewhere that most of the school leaves campus on the weekends and that 70% of the students move off campus. how true are these statements. I really need an honest answer because i dont wanna end up somewhere where i am going to be stranded on the weekends and such…especially since i am out of state</p>
<p>I wouldn’t say that most students leave during weekends. Everyone stays during the football season, and most people are around the other parts of the year. A lot of students will also go on trips with each other. For example, a friend of mine took a group of girls to Charleston last weekend. I don’t know many people who go home during the weekends. The is definitely always something to do on or around campus. </p>
<p>I’m not sure what percentage of people move off campus, but quite a few do. I would guess that figure would be by senior year. I know a lot of freshman that are staying on campus, and some sophomores that are moving off for the first time next year. Personally, I am moving off campus to a complex just behind the Esso club. That way I am close to campus and have my own place. </p>
<p>In summation, you will never feel like everyone is gone at Clemson. Unless you stay on for breaks, most people will be in town. There is definitely always something to do. I sent you a PM</p>
<p>bluesteel… I don’t know what percentage of students go home on weekends but since we are from NY, that is not an option for my son. I guess that is one of the reasons that a lot of the friends he has made are from out-of-state. That way on non-football weekends, he always has people to hang out with when the local kids may go home. I have never heard him complain about being bored… on the weekends he is always going to see some comedian or to a party or sporting event. He is doing a co-op next semester & even planned it so he could live on campus while he is working cause he loves it so much!</p>
<p>Do you think that people who enter the Honors program get more schlorship money? I already want to do Honors, but was just wondering.</p>
<p>Being in honors doesn’t entail a scholarship in itself, but I believe that everyone in honors is on some type of scholarship (at least the freshman). My roommate barely missed the cutoff for honors due to his class rank (we had a very competitive class) and he gets about the same amount of money as I do. Entering honors doesn’t get you more money, but I would bet that most of Clemson’s scholarships go to the honors students due to their credentials.</p>
<p>Do you know any of the stats of this year’s class of Honors students?</p>