University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Top Questions

Everyone is white.

The student body is very liberal and there are plenty of opportunites to be active. There is a good amount of diversity but it still seems to me that people of the same socioeconomic backgrounds and race hang out with each other. However this is not always true.

At UNC, I met people from all kinds of backgrounds. There are clubs and groups for all different kinds of interests as well. I do not think a person would ever feel out of place at UNC unless they did not want to be there. Students wear whatever they want to class although the sweatpants and t shirts are seen more closer to exam time. I met all kinds of people during my time at UNC. I even met a basketball player or two. Most students here are from North Carolina being an in-state school, but my out-of-state friends did not seem to have trouble fitting in. I also met people from all different kinds of financial backgrounds but finances did not seem to play a role in the social aspect at UNC. I was there for the 2004 elections and the campus got pretty heated with the college republicans and young democrats debating against each other. The campus is actually very politically and globally aware because of our excellent newspaper, the Daily Tar Heel

I don't think any student would feel out of place. The majority of students are in-state so maybe out-of-state students might feel out of place at first, yet everyone is new to campus and is looking to make new friends. It is just important to put yourself out there and try to meet new people in the beginning. It is much easier to make friends at the beginning of the year because not everyone already knows everyone else. But like I said early, there is a variety of students that call UNC home. There is something here for everyone. You just have to figure out what that something is.

There is a large portion of uptight, conservative, spoiled, rich kids at Carolina, and they are generally very prejudiced. On the other hand, we also have a large international population. Some kids on our campus are very politically active

There is a very large mixture of people. Everyone and every lifestyle is represented. You can be as involved in racial, ethnic and other such activities if you choose. If you feel out of place, it may often be because you haven't pursued finding an activity that suits your interest. Quiet and secluded students seem to have the hardest time. Most UNC students are from North Carolina. Meeting those outside the state can be the most fun and exciting of times. There is a very large upper class constituency, but also a very large population that is receiving their education with grants, scholarships and loans. The greek population tends to have much more money and a higher SES. While money is evident, it is not highly regarded. This is incredibly contradictory, but creates a very open and diverse student body. It is a very politically active population that is known as being very liberal and accepting. There is certainly a southern, conservative feel as well. Most UNC students assume their degree will take them onto bigger, better, and high paying jobs in the future. Whether it be because of their family connections or through the degree.

UNC has a very diverse student body that it very active and full of life. We are a fun group of people... come join us and get to know us! Don't be shy.

I love the UNC student body. I think we have one of the most diverse campuses around. I know it sounds cliche, but I honestly feel there is a niche for everyone. I have never heard of someone who didn't feel they fit in here. UNC offers such a wide-range of activities, it is so easy to make friends and meet people. That's one of the things I will remember about UNC- the students, the family.

Student body is diverse, yet not as diverse as the University would like. The administration makes a concerted effort to increase the numbers of minorities on campus but, at the heart of it, it comes down to who decides to attend the University, not who is admitted. More caucasian females attend than any other group.

UNC is diverse, accepting, and socially stimulating.

Most students are from NC although we obviously have a good portion of our student body from outside NC. Students wear whatever they like although I noticed a lot of students dress somewhat preppy. I think Chapel Hill community is very liberal.

The thing about UNC is that everyone, at least the ones I seemed to run into the most, are overachievers or were in high school. I am sure this differs from major to major or different groups of friends but I managed to somehow get into circles of really motivated people. People are really invested in their future and study hard and do so many extracurriculars and get interested in so many global issues it will make your head spin. I was top of my class from out of state with good SAT scores and lots of AP credit, but at UNC it seems like everyone is awesome and you might kind of lose your luster. It's all good though because you'll be motivated to work even harder when you're surrounded by other achievers and it's this kind of environment that makes UNC so reputable when you graduate.

The UNC student body is the best part about the university. There is always a warm feeling around campus and in classrooms. I found that when I walked in a classroom where I didn't know a single person, I left feeling like everyone in the room was my friend. In classes there is always an atmosphere of understanding. You feel free to express your opinions, and while they may often be disagreed with, no one is going to make you feel dumb or disliked because of them. Outside of the classroom is where the student body really shines. UNC students come together to accomplish so many great things. Many of them are involved in the community, as well as on campus organizations. Overall, you simply couldn't find a more welcoming and friendly student body.

I feel like there is a niche somewhere for everybody. Given UNC's size (about 15,000 undergrads) and emphasis on diversity, anybody can find a place. The highly politically active, predominately on the left, and highly motivated.

For the most part, UNC is an accepting campus, although it does have its pockets of close-minded people. Conservatives sometimes complain that the campus is too liberal, but it seems pretty evenly split to me. Students don't wear pajamas to class by any means, and when the weather is nice girls definitely break out the sunglasses, but a full face of makeup and designer clothes are not at all a requirement for class at Carolina. Different types of students interact to a degree, but it could be better. Most UNC students are, quite obviously, from North Carolina.

UNC has a very open and diverse student body and no student would feel out of place here. Because of our large size, there are lots of specialized student groups based on race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion. Although Carolina is generally considered a liberal school, there is a significant (and vocal) minority of conservatives who are active on campus.

It is very diverse. While I come from a conservative background, I really enjoyed the diversity and a chance to get to interact with a wide variety of people.

UNC has a wide spectrum of student organizations for just about every interest. From the GLBTQ-Straight Alliance to the College Republicans, from the assortment of intramural teams to the Academic Team, Carolina has such a wide breadth of student groups that anyone would find at least one that interested them, and if not, starting a new one is incredibly simple. And just about every student group goes on display during the annual FallFest that kicks off the school year every August. It's a 9pm-2am, celebration of student life at Carolina. Just about every student group is represented, and just about every one will be giving away food, trinkets, or both. Additionally, there is free food, free drinks (soda), games, and inflatables, definitely a must-do experience for every member of the Carolina community.

BIG! If you are a minority you will find people like you there. People interact with one another but for the most part the experience is what you make it. Join a club or two. People are really active and knowledgeable about the world-and they are trying to educate you at the same time. Most students are in state and about 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} are from somewhere else. Those out-of state folks usually have more cash. Though, folks come from all different socio-economic backgrounds so its hard to put 25,000 plus people in a box.

In public health, we have a fair number of international students. The diversity really enhances the educational experience. The faculty is less diverse than one might expect...