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The students are general very accepting of different people. I had some personal problems with certain attitudes that are common, but it may be your type of atmosphere

Great group of people. All different types honestly they truly are. You will love the people you meet and you might hate some but that's how it works.

UNC has a reputation for being really liberal, and I guess this is partially true (although not wholly so). There's room and support for everybody at UNC, so everybody can find a niche if they work at it. Many of these niches interact well, and so it's common to run into friends-of-friends who become friends. Most of my friends are either headed toward academics or non-profit activism, but there are also plenty of people in the business and journalism schools that are concerned with getting their first job.

Pretty liberal.....it can be hard to get to know people because there are SO many people here...but if you join an extracurricular club or sport you should be fine.

Awesome. Lots of school spirit and everyone is happy. These may be the happiest stydents on the planet. I come from a very liberal city, and despite its reputation of being very liberal, it's really not. I'd say almost 50/50. The kids here are so cool. There's not other way to explain it. It's like they all think "I know I'm smart and I work hard, and I go to the most beautiful school in the country, so I'll enjoy life and play frisbee or eat lunch on the quad." You have lots of athletes, stylish girls and chubby frat boys, liberal tie dye hippies, averages joes, nerds, religious...whatever. you have everything!

Open minded student body. Students tend to come from middle class or higher families, very few "poor" students. Very large Greek population.

I have a very diverse group of friends, from different geographical, religious, and national backgrounds. Jewish life on campus is very active, much moreso than I anticipated when I decided to attend UNC. Students of all different backgrounds definitely do interact, and I very much doubt that anyone would feel out of place at UNC. However, it does seem that the black community at UNC self-segregates to a certain extent. Students wear anything and everything to class - from sweats to sundresses to business suits. Students do seem to be fairly wealthy, particularly in the Greek community. A lot of students wear Lacoste, Polo, Sperrys, and North Face, all of which are rather expensive. The UNC student body is very politically aware and vocal. There are any number of student groups on campus campaigning for causes, from UNC Students for Obama to Amnesty International, College Republicans, and Young Democrats. There seems to be vocal students groups from every political orientation, be that right, left, or center, although I tend to think of the campus as being rather liberal.

The UNC student body is very diverse, there are people from all races and religions here. One of the interesting religious experiences I aquired here was that of being yelled at by the "Pit Preachers" who stand in front of the dining hall and scream that we are all condemned to hell for pre-marital kissing. I found it quite interesting to watch students debate with these extremists and made a point to stay and listen for a while every time I walked through.

We are a diverse campus with students from countries around the world. We are excepting, curious, motivated and determined. WE are unified forever as Tarheels. When a student is hurt, we hurt. When students excel we all excel. When we win sports, we are all winners. We are, a family, tarheels born and bred.

I get tired of people handing me fliers in the pit. There are a lot of rich people here who spend too much money. It make me glad I don't have money to spend. Because when they run out, they freak out. When I run out... well, I don't run out because I have responsible financial techniques and can live on $100 for weeks and weeks if necessary (it's difficult, but possible).

UNC is WONDERFUL on this aspect. i think the campus is liberal, lots of people are accepted and no one would feel out of place. There is def. a fratty scene you cant get away from. im in a sorority and even i feel frustrated with the influence that frats have. i think guys feel like they have to be in a frat or be an athlete here. but you can seperate your self to some extent.

It is a very diverse campus and everyone seems to get along great!

The student body is very diverse, there is a place for every type of person. I love that about UNC because regardless of where you live, on campus or off, there are different groups of people everywhere you look. The student body does a great job of making sure new students find their place on campus.

A student who likes to be by themselves in a dark room 24/7 would feel out of place at UNC. We have fun, social, happy people here. Most students wear jeans & a t-shirt to class. Other people dress up more. Lots of people wear workout clothes. Most UNC students are from UNC & the south. Most students are pretty well off.

UNC's student body is extremely diverse, which is apparent when walking around campus. Everyone is open and wanting to meet new people, and you can feel this openness when walking around campus.

your student body is driven by open minded and politically active people, working to make the university better for everyone.

It is diverse here, but the groups don't come together as well as they should.

I rarely meet anyone who isn't extremely friendly.

Super laid back and just happy to be here!

it is interesting how many of the students here are from out of state which i think says a lot about how well-known UNC really is. people from all over want to come here for an education that is valued well above many of the nation's best.