<p>I am completely undecided between these two colleges. I am a SC native, and I am planning to major in International Relations. I would love to be a Gamecock, but I'd love to live in Charleston. What were your experiences at these colleges? Which one do you recommend? Thanks!</p>
<p>This is like choosing between a crack house and prison.</p>
<p>You’re not serious, right? One is a 30K SEC school with all that comes with it - I went to one and loved it, but those who want to be BMOC or know everyone and everything on campus would look to Charleston. As out of stater, I will tell you this - nobody has every heard of College of Charleston outside of that region, and yes it matters if you pursue a competitive job outside the state. USC on the other hand has a national reputation for its honors college and business school, so choose wisely, my friend.</p>
<p>You have the whole rest of your life to include time living in Charleston.</p>