My son is currently a freshman from NJ. He absolutely loves it at Clemson. He is currently a pledge at a fraternity that is perfect for him. Although, the rush process is stressful he received bids from 3 fraternities. Ultimately your son/daughter will know which one he/she will fit into. My best suggestion is to visit in the fall during a football weekend to get the full experience. Last year my son received his admissions letter the first week of November. In addition to the social side his class sizes are also great. He has one large class and 4 classes with only 30 students. It truly is a great school if you child wants small classes with a big school feel.