{"id":19784,"date":"2021-09-02T12:50:21","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/?p=19784"},"modified":"2021-09-07T11:21:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T11:21:52","slug":"university-spotlight-college-of-charleston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/in-the-spotlight-english\/university-spotlight-college-of-charleston\/","title":{"rendered":"University spotlight: College of Charleston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week in the spotlight: College of Charleston! Slamstox athlete Nevill Ruiter\u2019s new home. This summer he flew to America and from now on he is a Charleston Cougar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a 12 year old boy, he started playing golf as a hobby, but pretty soon he knew that he wanted to aim higher. He quit playing tennis and soccer to take the next step and he certainly did! After earning his spot in the Dutch U19 team, he came in second place in the Dutch Youth Championships and he won the Chech International Match Play Championship. Now, he wants to continue his grow in America! His first goal: getting into the World Rankings and eventually the top 100. He is going to face this challenge at the College of Charleston!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nevill Ruiter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

His immediate connection with the coach and their shared ambitions made Nevill book his ticket to Charleston. This is what his new coach has to say about him:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He is extremely competitive and self-motivated. He has already shown off his potential by winning national amateur championships in Europe. We have a great young man on his way to The College.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Are you curious about all the ins & outs of the College of Charleston? Keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The name makes it a bit obvious, but the College of Charleston is located in… yes, Charleston, South Carolina. The university was founded in 1770, which makes it the eldest university in South Carolina. The city is known for its history, architecture, culture and its beautiful coastal environment. Rightfully so, the College of Charleston is very proud of this, because it makes for some really nice shots, like the one below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Campus – College of Charleston<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With no less than 240 different student clubs, there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends and gain new experiences! As a student-athlete you will mostly be busy with your sport and studies, but there is always room to go out for fun activities. The most beautiful beaches are only 20 minutes away form \u2018Downtown Charleston\u2019. So in your free time: Go out and have some fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the video below to get a better idea of the atmosphere, the city and the facilities of the College of Charleston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n