Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina first drew me in when I saw photos of the campus. I was a transfer student deciding if I wanted to leave my school in a city up North, and the environment and sights interested me immediately. I liked that Coastal had a larger student body than my existing school, but was not so large that you may get lost in the shuffle like at many of the larger state schools in the country. The resources available to students as well as extracurricular options were also a large factor in my decision... Read More to transfer.

My experience at Coastal Carolina University was great overall but it was not in my major, Computer Science, courses. I would suggest going out of the state of South Carolina if you are pursuing Computer Science as some of my professors within the Computer Science department did not really take the time to teach foundational courses needed for Computer Science, I often had to teach myself or seek outside help. However, the School of Business and Women’s and Gender Studies programs are all very top... Read More notch and I would highly recommend.

This school is extremely over priced for what you get. They barely are a university in my opinion. The classes are not up to pare with how much it cost to go here. I would say to anyone deciding on this school or there other one, PLEASE PICK THE OTHER ONE. Getting help around this campus is a headache. The Professor egos are through the roof and not helpful. It takes at least a few day or a week for professors to respond to emails, witch by then the assignment has passed and a response does nothing.... Read More There is zero parking during your freshman year. You HAVE to park your car mid afternoon otherwise you have to walk about a mile across campus to where the housing is located everytime you leave campus. Some of the housing is extremely dirty with garbage majority of the time. This is a party school. People go here to party not receive a quality education. Although, the Marine science major here isn't bad average. I have friends that are currently still in that major. In summary, the staff here needs some upgrading, and there are extremely annoying things you have to deal with on a daily basis that hinder you from focusing on what you need to, getting a quietly education and enjoying yourself!

Plenty of academic programs to find the best fit for your interests. There is a wide range of course offerings. Most of the professors are knowledgeable and personable. The class sizes are comfortable -not too big, not too small. The university athletic teams continue to win championships and generate bustling team spirit across campus. It's always exciting on game days. The campus is located in a beautiful beach town. The beach is only about a 20 minute drive from campus. The campus has expansive... Read More green lawns and well-maintained or new buildings, fields, and classrooms. It is safe and easy to navigate. The school has ample opportunities for social life, including Greek life, clubs, and intramural sports. There are also opportunities for professional networking and student leadership. Internships and research opportunities are available, especially those in business, communication, hospitality, advertising, and marketing, as the city has a big tourism industry. Study abroad programs are well-organized and offer diverse locations. The alumni network is pretty strong. I continue to receive notifications of news and events to this day. The academic and financial support services aren't particularly helpful. There is not very many academic lectures or symposiums held on campus, or perhaps these are simply overshadowed by the athletic events. College dorms aren't especially nice, but that's to be expected. The university-sponsored housing off-campus is highly desirable, and often competitive to live in.

I loved my time at Coastal. The professors were awesome and well educated. I struggled with a lot of family issues but my teachers were always there to support me and help me get all my work done. My favorite professor was Dr. Gerald. She was the only black female professor and she encouraged me to go on to get my Masters Degree and come back and teach college courses. I'm currently enrolled in a MA in English at Southern New Hampshire University and I feel that I'm was overly prepared with my undergraduate... Read More courses.

I was lucky to have the opportunity of attending Coastal Carolina University. It did provide a stepping stone for my future academic career in higher education and at the time it was the only University I could afford to attend. Unfortunately I do feel that some of the degree programs offered at Coastal Carolina University are in need of an update or renovation. Some of the degree programs offered are very beneficial to a future career path a student is planning on pursuing, while there are other... Read More degree programs that I do not feel are as beneficial as others. I was not required to complete an internship in my field of study, which also made it difficult for me to decide if the degree program I was studying was the right fit for me. I also did not feel that there were enough resources offered for students in STEM fields of study. I liked that it was a smaller campus and the classroom sizes were smaller as well. It was not too far from home and there were always various activities happening on campus.

I had a great experience at Coastal Carolina University. I enrolled into the Business Management program which was a quite difficult but developed program at the University. The department is divided by major but has great opportunities for learning. I also obtained a Women's and Gender Studies minor, this part of my college experience was my favorite. Through the Women's and Gender Studies department I was able to be an active participant on campus, raising awareness, and putting together seminars... Read More to create dialogue about things going on in our community. I was a part of Safe-zone a LGBTQI ally program as well as Girl Up. I was also involved in Greek life at Coastal Carolina. That was a great experience as well in terms of meeting people, and enjoying my experience.

My experience at Coastal Carolina University and the Health Sciences department was beyond what I could have imagined. Coming from a tiny high school, I knew I didn't want a tiny school experience, but I am so thankful that I didn't choose my school based solely on size. I gained so many more opportunities at CCU than I could have at a larger school because I had a chance to get to know my professors and take on student leadership roles that would not have been possible at a larger school. I was... Read More very pleased with my experience and always recommend CCU to students when they are graduating from high school.

The choice to attend Coastal Carolina University was one of the best decisions I made. This university did not only provide me with the best education but it gave me great experiences. Prior to attending college I was unsure of the possibilities of my future and what I needed to do to get the best out of the University. I attended seminars and conferences that made me uncomfortable so that I could step out of my comfort zone. By the end of my academic career I was holding a session to challenge the... Read More way college students think about their future. Overall if you are looking for a great education and an even better student life experience, I highly recommend Coastal Carolina University.

This program combines a majority of education classes and a minority of English courses. The education classes were not helpful or challenging. My professors behaved as though the courses were simply an afterthought to whatever else they had going .on. Many of the topics were common sense. I made a 4.0 in those classes without trying. The English courses, however, were of superior quality. While participating in those classes, I felt as though my time and money were well-used. The professors were... Read More involved, demanding, and treated us as professionals. The work load for those courses was often very rigorous. Often, we would have 300 pages of reading assigned for the night as well as having one night to complete a project. This made me feel good about the As I earned. The point of this program is to have you pass the Praxis and PLT exams.

The business program offers a solid academic foundation, however the school overall struggles to gain national recognition. The university is located in a tourist town that has nothing but restaurants and beachwear stores. Office jobs are virtually nonexistent or pay a minimum wage for a Bachelor degree level of work. As a result, kids graduate with Bachelor degrees and are forced to accept low level work, if they are lucky to even find jobs outside of the service industry. Many graduates in this... Read More area continue to wait tables even after graduation regardless of the degree just to support themselves. Campus recruitment does not exist here because employees don't come on campus. Useless career services office only adds to the frustration as it can't even organize a decent campus job fair. Very unfortunate because the school is nice and the staff genuinely tries to make it a great experience for students. However, a school is only good if it can help you find a job.

The Masters in Arts of Teaching program at Coastal Carolina is an extremely helpful one. I majored in History and never took any education classes at CCU and in 14 months I will learn how to become a teacher. The fact that the faculty members are able to turn students that for the most part have taken no education classes in their undergrad career and turn them in to teachers in 14 short months is amazing. On the negative side of things the is not very much time for students to collect financial... Read More aid. Students are accepted mid-April and classes start in June. The only recommendation I have is that the admission process should be moved up.

I feel that the Masters of the Art of Teaching (MAT) program has many pros and cons. I feel that, we, the students, have become adequately prepared for our future teaching careers through the classes taken through the MAT program. I also feel that we are held to high standards with the MAT program, which instills good work ethic and workplace performance in each of us. It is also a pro that our professors are readily accessible in times of need and are more than willing to help solve any problem... Read More that we may have. The MAT program is an ever-changing program at Coastal Carolina University, and the fact that we have multiple people reminding us of different things (dates, meetings, etc.) tends to get a little confusing. Thus, minor communication issues would be my biggest con of the MAT program at Coastal Carolina. Other than that, everything with the MAT program is splendid!