South Carolina State University — Attraction in Orangeburg

South Carolina State University is a great school. If they shut it down, just think of how many hearts that will be broken. I really hope that SCSU get back where it needs to be. Please, we need many Black colleges in our community these days. SCSU has been here for over 100 years. Please dont shut it down. Many people have graduated from this university. Just think about it. There are many memorable moments that happened at state. For example, The Smith - Hammond- Middleton Auditorium was built in honor of the three college students that were killed during the Orangeburg Massacre. Another memory was also our Beloved Eddie Moe jr. He marched every year in the Christmas Parade, and any other activities that SCSU marching Band participated in. If you close down state, there will no longer be a Youth Day or many other activities. Where has all the money gone to? Why should they give the president a 50,000 raise? That money could have been used to pay off their debts. Where is all the money from football game and other activities? SCSU needs a new President and Board. To fix the problem at state, we have to get rid of the one who caused all these problems. There should also be payroll cuts too. Just ask Clemson to buy it out. The name of the college can still be South Carolina State University, but it is just ran under Clemson University. Please read my ideas and take them into consideration. Remember,...

Just a few words of advice to parents who attending college visits with your children remain open-minded let your kids decide where they like to continue their education beyond high school. I understand as a parent myself who sent my only child to college nearly 4 years ago, that you want the best for your child but you must also understand that where your child decides to go it be their decision and not yours. They are the ones who will be there for four years and not you. It's all about what's a good fit for them not a good fit for you. Not everyone equipped to handle attending a HBCU nor PWI, small or large. Remember what's looks good with your eyes is good behind closed doors. The same nastiness you may see at a HBCU, you might not visibly see at a PWI but that doesn't mean there isn't any. Rich white kids are just as nasty if not the nastiest. I'm a proud graduate of a HBCU (NCAT) the education you will receive from one will be like no other. I have no regrets. If I had it all to do over again today I would still choice a HBCU over a PWI any day. What I learned at NCA&T better prepared me to be successful in graduate school at UNC and pharmD degree 10 plus yrs afterwards from UNC. My last request is be supportive wherever your child decides to go, because it will be their experiences...

South Carolina State University is a great school if you take advantage of your opportunities while there and maintain a good GPA. As an alumnus, I have been afforded the opportunities to go on to graduate school and obtain graduate degrees from big research universities as well as work within private industry, academics and the government. Please disregard the negative reviews. This university gave me the solid educational foundation that I needed to move on to success after graduation. I listened to my professors, who for the most part were great with the exception of a few. I took advantage of research opportunities, internships, and other opps that shaped me into a well-rounded graduate that was competitive for both the workforce and graduate school. I am very appreciative of having matriculated at SC State and I graduated in 4 years without going to summer school. So it can be done if you are serious about your academics. And yes, I did have a great social life. Just prioritize and you will be fine. Warning- do not waste your time in class, follow the instructions your professor gives you and learn to adapt. Not every class or professor will be the same. Thank you SC State and the College of Science Mathematics Engineering and Technology -CSMET!...