{"id":141,"date":"2021-10-28T08:35:05","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T12:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/corps\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:29:43","slug":"the-citadel-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/corps\/the-citadel-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Citadel Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Does the idea of a conventional education seem a little\u2026 boring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a transformative experience that will give you leadership skills that will set you apart, The Citadel is the right place for you! Located in Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel offers a values-based education set in a military environment with a time-honored reputation for producing leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Citadel offers a unique experience that cannot be found at most colleges. At The Citadel, you will learn from professors who are leaders in their field of study. You will learn what it means to be part of a team and will develop enduring friendships. And you will push yourself\u2026 hard. Each day you will have to test yourself and your endurance. You will learn about perseverance, resilience, stamina, and determination. In four years you will emerge strong, confident, ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way. You will become a true leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Principled leadership training teaches cadets the value of integrity and moral character in everyday life. Cadets pledge to abide by the college\u2019s core values of honor, duty and respect. The Citadel develops leadership, initiative, character and confidence by placing cadets in positions of responsibility within the Corps. Additionally, The Citadel offers many opportunities to serve the community, with cadets donating more than 25,000 hours of service every year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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At The Citadel you receive a values-based education. Cadets benefit from small classes, professors dedicated to their success and a wide array of educational support services that provide one-on-one guidance and tutoring. Special programs, such as the Honors Program and a robust study abroad program, offer unique opportunities to enrich the academic experience. With courses that offer challenging classroom and hands-on experiences, a Citadel education enables cadets to pursue their passion and fulfill their highest academic potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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