University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Top Questions

Every school has their stereotypes. Here we look at a few recent trends (Uggs tucked into sweatpants=GROSS) and also discuss an overwhelming stereotype of how UNC students dress.

I would say they really are all true in their own way. This is a well-known school, and people are really proud of their University, and this sometimes manifests itself as elitism. I found this annoying when I ran into it. But that wasn't too often--you can join in or stay away, really. There are really smart people, but 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the Freshmen classes have to be NC residents, which means that the standards for students applying as in-state residents are much lower than for out-of-state. Everyone at Carolina is smart--it's just something to keep in mind, especially if you're from out-of-state (and there are still PLENTY of out-of-staters). There is technically a high girl-to-guy ratio...some girls claim that guys act differently because of this. I 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} agree. but most college guys are assholes no matter where you go, and really, you only need one. I went to a different University for my first 2 years and transferred. I expected classes to be about the same, despite reputations. But it really was different--class discussions were more interesting, people actually did their readings, and professors graded papers a bit more harshly (depending on the professor, of course). I would say it was maybe 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} more difficult. But much more interesting academically. Carolina Basketball is to live for! It is awesome, maybe not worth going to the school just for that, but it is quite amazing to get to go to the games for free (or, the fee your parents pay...).

Carolina students discuss stereotypes of their campus.

Carolina students discuss stereotypes of their campus.

Personally, I think it's true that there isn't as much diversity at UNC as there could be, but this will never change much as long as in-state students make up over 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of every incoming class. I got a fine education at Carolina of which I am quite proud, and I don't think that Duke students are any smarter than UNC students for having gone there. The girl/guy ratio at UNC is somewhere between 60/40 and 65/35, and yes, I would say that in general, Carolina girls are quite pretty. Some ARE belles who want to marry a frat boy, but mostly they stick to the sororities. And the stereotype about UNC students being happy and loyal to Carolina is unquestionably true. Yes, every once in a blue moon, you'll run across an in-state student who only came because it was cheap and resents it, but for the overwhelming majority of students at UNC, there is nowhere else they'd rather be.

Basketball is a way of life, and all people should embrace it at UNC. Yes, all the students are brilliant

decent amount of gay guys and prob less than half preppy. most everyone is pretty hippie-ish

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while this town is definately drinking saturated with over 42 bars in just a few mile strip right beside the university, it is also a very socially responsible, and diverse area. it has so much to offer from a rockin music scene, to the really really free market in carrboro, the tons of organic food spots, cheap student food spots, tons of great coffee shops, amazing weather and blue skies, a gorgeous campus, and of course the carolina tar heels basketball which is nothing like you have ever experienced. maybe that environment makes us feel a little superior, but honestly, i think the people here are so friendly that the snob rap isn't fair.