Clemson University is home to one of the most unique academic experiences in the nation, Clemson LIFE. The Clemson LIFE program aims to provide a collegiate experience that prepares young men and women with intellectual disabilities for competitive employment and independent living through academic coursework and career exploration. Clemson LIFE students live on campus in a four-bedroom apartment with meal plans for the dining halls. These on-campus living arrangements provide an opportunity to learn how to live independently with the help of an Independent Living Assistant (ILA). Outside of the classroom, Clemson LIFE students are given an opportunity to live an almost normal college life. Clemson LIFE is supported by more than 650 graduate and undergraduate student volunteers as Independent Living Assistants, Classroom Assistants, Activity Peers, and Lunch or Dinner Peers. This program allows student volunteers to befriend and mentor Clemson LIFE students while providing them with so