College of Charleston

Getting quality food is expensive in the USA compared to France. You an eat for cheap in the USA but mostly junk and unhealthy food. be Careful for the weight! Telephone is cheaper with local call since you pay a flat fixed price each month: something unbelievable in France! Moreover On campus and local calls were free since I was living on campus. Nightlife is cheaper than in France: but of course Charleston is not as big as Paris. Travel is very expensive whether it is by bus, train or plane. and Hotels too are quite expensive. I guess the American Way of Life offers you better salaries and then services are more expensive. You always have to tip.

the saying hello and smiling thing. I felt it was stupid to say hello and smile at everybody while I was walking in the streets. But now I feel it is nice and it puts you in a better mood.

It is worth doing it. Everything is great: the school, the location, the weather, the people. Don't miss it if you have the opportunity to go there.

about the climate - can be vrey cold at night in winter...

The campus is located in downtown Charleston, it'S great, the people are friendly and very open - you'll love it!

Because you might get bigger space. Moreover, being on Campus with 2 other roomates in the same room is not always great. Cleanliness is a big problem especially if other roomates are not responsible enough about community life.

You have the opportunity to discuss topics, speak up in class and talk with your professors during classes and office hours. Small classes and good topic courses are a great advantage. Take advantage of it!

Asking students to read a lot is not always the best way for them to learn. What is the point to buy expensive big books and to learn what is written in to then forget everything after the exam. Focusing on specific topics and working on good studycases is a better way to learn.