Clemson, South Carolina. A small town that captured my heart the first time I visited back in my junior year of high school. Choosing to go to college here was a no brainer; this was it for me. Though summer was incredible, returning to Clemson in about a week for my third year has my heart overflowing. Here are some things Clemson does best.
1. Clemson Game Days
Girls in pearls and guys in bowties. It has been said before and I will say it again, Clemson does game day best. From the sea of orange tailgaters to the family atmosphere, the days are unbeatable. For the true fans, seeing the players before the game at the Clemson Tiger Walk is the perfect way to get pumped up for the game.
2. Todaros $1 Slice Night and Spill the Beans
Yes, a dangerous combo, I must admit. But my friends and I have come up with a system. We take a workout class at Fike right before we leave to get this best meal of the week. If you have never tried this, you have never lived. Please, live.
3. The Clemson Family
It is true what they say, people are just friendlier in Clemson, South Carolina. The Clemson Family has shown me that, no matter what, when one of us is hurting, we all come together in support. I have made the best friends in the world at Clemson, ones that I will be friends with for the rest of my life because of their love and support. It has also shown me that smiling at people you barely know on Library Bridge is ok!
4. The Starbucks on Campus
Actually such a blessing. Basic girls everywhere are so thankful to have this treasure so close to all of their classes. In fact, it is proven that if you run, you can actually get a drink in between back to back classes. Besides the fact that it is massive, this Starbucks also features the best baristas around and you might even see the Starbucks Guy.
5. Big University, Small Town Feel
There are so many students at Clemson that you are always meeting new people, but the campus is small enough that pretty much anywhere you go, you can run into someone you know. And you will get along with them because you will have the most important thing in common: You bleed Clemson Orange.
