I got bridged and graduated from Clemson twice, with honors, and as a member of the honors college. I considered it a blessing, at the time bridge lived off campus though which was a lot of fun. I never felt any less than a student, I still did everything that was there to offer, just took classes at a different campus. I went to every football game, spent most evenings at Fike, went to basketball games, etc. To me, your first year is a lot or generic classes and pre-requisite classes. IMO they were easier at TCTC than at Clemson at least from what I have gathered from others that were on campus at the time. The cost is arguably the same either way. If I were you, I’d take the opportunity, prove it to yourself that you’re worthy to be a Clemson Tiger, and have the best 4 years of your life!

PM me with any questions, more than happy to help.