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College of Charleston

Charleston, SC
Ranked #23 of 82 attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Description: A local college in Charleston.
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Aiken, South Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

What could be better than to see family graduating? Answer: A great and beautiful campus, too. Although my niece had been at COC for 5 years, I hadn't spent much time on campus with her. Graduation day was a beautiful day and we spent some extra time on the grounds. What a beautiful place! I loved the bronze statues, building... More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

My daughter and I were here for a college visit and were expecting to be able to use only her Iphone app for a tour since it's late May but we were lucky enough to happen across a father and daughter who were touring with an alumnus who works for the college and in the Charleston tourism field. They were... More

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Somerset, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Met our state advisor and he was amazing. My daughter did not expect to have COC on her list and even though it is a saftey for her it is one of her top choices.

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Saint George, South Carolina, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Excellent atmosphere down town. Market street had many choices to choose from. Went to the Charleston Affair and had a ball!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The campus is beautiful--set among the trees in the historic part of Charleston.

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The CofC is an urban oasis where there happens to be a college. It's got some old and new architecture. It is mostly visually pleasing. One thing it does have that visitors to the city might want to look into is an extremely active arts department. Check out the schedules. Get a copy of the City Paper (a free weekly... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Because of history you should see it... not many college campus expereinces like it in the US... sort of William and Mary of Va. look but academic requirements not as high.

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Haddonfield, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

When you are going to be in town, check out the College main web site to check for concerts, etc. on campus-which is right in town! One year we saw Duncan Sheik (spelling?) and this year we saw the Symphony Orchestra. Only $20 for us, $10 for students.

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Jacksonville, Florida
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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This school is amazing. It's also beautiful. Recommended both for tourists, locals walking at night, and potential students. Really, best days of my life happened at CofC.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012 via mobile

I spent an awful year and a half here. The Professors didn't care about the students (too many times I was told to go the student success center for tutoring when the professr couldn't be bothered to do their job and help me!), they love to overcharge students, and the classes as over crowded. If you want a genuine education... More

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