College of Charleston - Academics

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One thing can be said about the College of Charleston: students will experience a range of emotions when it comes to their professors. This is true no matter where you go, but what makes the College of Charleston unique is the relationship between professors and students. With a student-to-teacher ratio of fourteen to one, you can always be certain that availability and attention will be provided in abundance. The vast majority of students at Charleston feel that their professors view them as equals and sincerely care about how they are doing in class, whether it’s an advanced English class or an elective film studies. The SNAP (Students Needing Access Parity) program is a perfect example of this; students with disabilities receive assistance in meeting with their professors.

Probably the biggest issue facing Charleston academics at the moment is general education requirements. In order to graduate, students must fulfill these requirements, which, coupled with a student’s major requirements (most of which involve writing a senior thesis) can be very difficult for a student to complete. Compounding the problem is the fact that entry-level natural science courses are almost always over-packed, some by as many as 200 students. The system may have a few flaws, but the professors and the courses offered are above average to say the least.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

At first I was wondering about the... At first I was wondering about the quality of education here, but since I’ve declared my major, I’ve gotten so many opportunities and so much encouragement that I know I wouldn’t get anywhere else. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The College is really devoted to... The College is really devoted to the success of its students. The professors know you by name, and they are always available. There are programs here to help you if you’re struggling. There’s never a time when you can’t find help. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

English teachers here are awesome.... English teachers here are awesome. In three years, I haven’t met one who didn’t change the way I view my major. They really want you to absorb as much information as you can while you’re here. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

It’s normal in college to skip a... It’s normal in college to skip a few classes, or even a lot of classes. But I’ve learned from my own personal experience, that teachers test on lecture material and hardly ever open the book. So skipping classes too much is pretty much the stupidest thing you could do at this school. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

I really feel like the professors... I really feel like the professors here, for the most part, treat their students like equals. I’ve had a couple professors who insisted on being called by their first names. That really takes the pressure off. 12345 Academics Report

Facts

Did You Know?

Charleston’s graduation occurs on Mother’s Day every year, and instead of caps and gowns, the girls wear white dresses and the guys wear tuxes. Not too shabby.

Charleston’s campus, as well as being scenic and beautiful, is full of places for outdoor studying, like the lawn in front of Randolph Hall or the center of campus near the Physician’s Auditorium.

During final exams, Addlestone Library plays host to a late night “rave” where hundreds of students rush into the library, pack themselves into the rotunda, and dance to techno music for a few exhilarating songs. Students crowd surf, and the Public Safety officers simply just shake their heads. The Student Government Association hosts this event in order to relieve the stress of exams.

In 1970, the College of Charleston’s student body population was only 500 students!

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