<p>Benefits of the RISE program: [Engineering</a> & Science Living Learning Community](<a href=“http://www.ces.clemson.edu/esllc/programs.htm]Engineering”>http://www.ces.clemson.edu/esllc/programs.htm)</p>
<p>I forgot to mention this but if you want to apply for the RISE program, the application process is based on the date you apply for housing so if you are indeed interested in this program, I would apply for housing as early as you can as this program is very popular (usually fills out by April 1st).</p>
<p>None of the dorms are a far walk from class so that shouldn’t be a problem. It sounds that Johnstone is not the place for your son if he wants a quiet place to study with little partying. I think he should pick between the High Rises, Clemson House and Shoeboxes (Clemson House if he wants the nicest dorm, Shoeboxes if he wants to be in the RISE program, High Rises if you want to meet the most freshmen). If you choose not to do the RISE program, don’t worry about finding a study partner. The most popular major here is by far is engineering (1/3rd of the student body I think?) so chances are there will be at least 2 people on your hall (if not more) in the general engineering program. In the Clemson House apartments, there aren’t any private rooms. In a 2-person apartment, it’s just one large room with 2 beds. In a 4-person apartment, there are 2 rooms with a bunk bed in each. (See floor plan: [Clemson</a> House : Clemson University](<a href=“http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/housing/residential-areas/residence-halls/clemson-house.html]Clemson”>http://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/housing/residential-areas/residence-halls/clemson-house.html)) Also, I forgot to mention that in the Shoeboxes and Johnstone have a sink in the rooms while the High Rises do not (nice so you can brush your teeth and get water in your own room).</p>
<p>A mistake I made above is that all room types in Clemson House has their own bathroom, even the 2-person room. The only difference between room and apartment in Clemson House is that there is no kitchen in the room.</p>