Overall: CofC is a very interesting college. The experience and knowledge I have gained here are invaluable.
Professors: Some professors were amazing, others not so much. But overall I received very good education. Most professors are reasonable and down-to-earth
Culture: There is a low ratio of diversity, and very few provisions made for the average mature student, as well as the commuter student.
Books
Over priced books are on the menu, but if you rent from online or get a great professor, the prices can be cheaper/reasonable. Please note: there is no alternative to the on-campus bookstore physically present in Charleston.
Classes
Depending on what your major is, classes can be set at excellent times, or really horrid times, but you will have to accept some of the horridly timed classes as well. Please note: generally, your professor likes the time that they have to teach as much as you do. If you love/hate that hour in the morning = so do they. Policies are same for the most part across most classes, each syllabus will be altered to suit the professor's strategic plan for the semester. If you need help with a class, the college and faculty provide resources.
Campus:
The campus is pretty, fairly clean, there is plenty of chances to see the sights and sounds of downtown Charleston. Quite a number of green spaces, no lack of interesting happenings in and around Charleston, as that is where the campus is integrated into.
Food
Please note that if you decide to eat downtown and you live on or under the poverty line financially, eating out downtown is expensive, especially if you are going to eat healthy. Food prices for a typical breakfast or lunch will range from $5.00 (not healthy, but filling food. Usually street corner food) to $15+(ranges from healthy to unhealthy depending on your diet).
Parking/Transportation
Don't bother, just live downtown. The amount you'd pay on parking you can sink into the high, sometimes overpriced, apartment rental rates and a bicycle...or just the rent. Not to mention the public transportation in the Greater Charleston area and beyond is close to deplorable, and has a lot of untapped potential.
Nightlife
No liquor on Sundays in a lot of places, bars close at 2am, traditional "clubs" are endangered species, lot of live music/performance venues, heavy in the arts.