For others, college was impossible due to family and financial obligations. College spirit and pride aren't limited to its graduates. The chance to relive those good times can be found by simply living in a college town. And schools don't have to be large to have a large impact on life around them. The presence of an institution of higher learning virtually guarantees access to continuing education, whether that means brushing up on past knowledge, learning about computers or mastering an entirely new set of skills.
Entertainment abounds in a college town.
Even the smallest school can nab someone famous - like the time Gloria Steinem spoke at Columbia College, or Oscar Arias, former president of Costa Rica, gave a free lecture at Appalachian State University. Archbishop Desmond Tutu appeared at Coastal Carolina University. Here are a few examples of Carolina college town living. On Saturday afternoons in autumn, it becomes the largest city in South Carolina, thanks to devoted Tiger fans who swarm Memorial Stadium for games and spirited tailgating. The university's Extension Service helps gardeners, farmers and homeowners across the state.