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There is a plethora of clubs and organizations students can get involved in here. The students are arrogantly wealthy (generally speaking) and not afraid to show it. Most students are rather opinionated politically and otherwise but this seems typical for a college campus.

Fun group who love to hang out with one another. Lots of fraternities and soroities.

The student body at UNC is.... 1) divided - black and white students don't mix for the most part. If you stand outside of the Union, you'll quickly notice the clumps of black people and the clumps of white people. I don't necessarily think that you can force integration, but I do think it's important to realize that this lack of inclusiveness and intermingling is in large part due to a failure on both sides to reach out and extend themselves outside of their comfort zone. 2) liberal! Look at the size of UNC College Democrats compared to UNC College Republicans. It's amazing how many Obama signs I've seen across campus. 3) Diverse! We have people of all races, all majors, and all income levels at UNC.

The student body is VERY liberal. The average family income of a UNC student is over $100,000.

There are all kinds of students here from every background imaginable. It is very diverse and thats what makes this university so great. There are some students who are very firm in their beliefs and argue with the pit preacher in the quad and there are some students who just like to relax and lay on a blanket reading a book soaking up the sun. No matter what type of student you are you can find your niche here in chapel hill.

Carolina's student population is very diverse. You can meet people from so many different backgrounds, ethnicities, and parts of the world. I have become more tolerant of diversity since starting school and have come to love hearing people's stories and learning about where they are from and the kinds of things they've done in their lives. There aren't any cliques that I've seen; everyone gets along with just about everyone else. A very large part of the student body is involved in a sorority or fraternity, and before rushing this spring, I definately felt a little left out of the Greek life since almost everyone I'd met was part of it.

I don't know anything about the student body.

very diverse in most things, however largely white population

Really diverse- love walking through the quad and pit and seeing all the different student causes

The student body at UNC has so much variety. At my high school, there may have been 15 African American students and even fewer Asian students. Here there are so many people from every racial background! Coming to UNC has introduced me to such diversity and so many different cultures. Every week there is some kind of event to educate students about other countries and cultures.

I don't think any student could feel out of place at UNC. There are so many types of organizations and people in general that everyone is almost sure to find their niche.

UNC is a very diverse group.

Most students are from within NC. If they're not, then they are SMART.

Chapel Hill is known for being a super-liberal town, however as a transplant conservative I don't feel like my views are looked down upon or stifled as a result of being in the minority. The UNC community is very tolerant when it comes to gay/lesbian and/or racial issues. Students are goal oriented and talk about how much they want to make/what they want to do after graduation, however most cringe at the thought of graduating because this means they will have to leave UNC. There is a strong Greek presence which is sort of separated from the rest of the students- they have their own bars, hang out with each other, etc. But for the most part, although it is a large and very diverse school it is a close community and everyone is tolerant of each other.

Students are extremely politically active. Students are predominantly left, but there are some right wing people here. We're really into environmental protection so we're all about saving energy, recycling, and anything involving tree happiness! I came here as an uphappy, devout Christian, conservative, in the "closet", anti-choice student, and I'm leaving as an openly LGBT, left wing, Atheist, working on issues involving Women of Color and LGBTQ advocacy. Basically, here at UNC I talked about how I really felt, read books, and realized who I was. I have never felt more like myself than before. I have friends who support me and love me for who I am here rather than hiding myself like I did in high school. I also question authority, analyze, and think for myself more than I ever have.

I think anyone can find a niche here, but I've had some pretty negative experiences as a minority. A roommate tried to attack me for walking in on my boyfriend and I making out (fully clothed, mind you). I've been sexually harassed and called a "fag" or "queer" numerous times. Racism is also subtly rampant on campus as students tend to self segregate. It's probably better than any other southern university, but we still have a long, long way to go.

I don't think many students feel out of place here because there is such diversity that you can always find a group you fit in with. However, I do think some students feel more social pressure to conform than others. For instance, I do not like it that the University allows evangelical preachers on campus who are not associated with the University and who represent a fringe of religious beliefs. These preachers stand right outside of our main campus library/dining hall/bus stop/student stores in an area known as the pit. They hold up large signs and tell gays, jews, women, etc. that they are evil horrible sinful people and will be going to hell. I just think this isn't well justified under "free speech" protection. If you're a fellow student and you want to go do that, fine, but otherwise it should stop.

My experiences have been diverse with racial groups. I'm part of a mainly white fraternity, but I also live with Asian roommates. I also like doing music with my black friends who are into hiphop and R&B. There is something for everyone so only an introvert would feel out of place at UNC. A lot of students wear different types of clothing to class. I can't put my finger on one typical style.

I am an indian. Lots of different races at UNC. Hispanic Yes Round, Square, Yellow, and White From North Carolina - Chapel Hill and Charlotte Rich Yes Don't Know Yes

UNC is a big and diverse school. It was a bit "whiter" than I had hoped, but I did meet people from many different backgrounds. In the undergraduate school, the vast majority of the students are from North Carolina (as guaranteed by law).