University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill accurate?

Meg

Yes.

Louise

Yes

Tristan

in no way shape or form. You can find a prepy, stuck up snob with an std anywhere you look. there are close to 24000 people here, if you seek out a type of person, you will find them.

Tiffany

No - we love people, we are preppy, but it's pretty, many recieve some sort of scholarship/financial aid

Eric

sure

Andy

Depends on who you're talking about, but for the most part, no.

Robin

Yes

Chelsea

some of them are, but most of the people i come in contact with are neither stuck up or gay

Devin

The spoiled rich kids stereotype is somewhat accurate, especially within the Greek system. The homosexual stereotype, however, is false.

Jarvis

Not all

Natalie

Some are (preppy, smart) Better than everyone else? Maybe...in some things like basketball (because we are...)

Heather

Stereotypes are always accurate for at least a small portion of the population

Jessica

No, there are very many smart young adults here but almost everyone is friendly and willing to speak out or help someone.

Tommy

no

Brandt

NO, there are a lot of idiots that still got in here.

Andrew

For the most part

Kennan

I came to UNC with these stereotypes in mind, but during my four years here I have seen little evidence for any of them. Many students at UNC are liberal, but there is also a strong and vocal conservative presence, notably voiced in the publication Carolina Review, which has far more resources and success than any possible liberal rival. Most UNC students are in fact liberal arts majors. Although these degrees may not have the same job guarantee as a Mechanical Engineering degree from NC State, they are applicable in their own right if the student does well in school and takes initiatives pursuing internships and job opportunities. Finally, concerning how "gay" UNC is, I have found that this stereotype is largely unfounded. A native of Raleigh, I have spent plenty of time at NC State, where I have come across many more members of the homosexual community than in Chapel Hill. I think the stereotype may result from the more relaxed and tolerant nature of Chapel Hill that allows homosexuals, and everyone else, to be more open.

John

for the most part- minus athletes.

Jessica

Not at all

Karen

Sure, there are people in every group that can be described as all of the above. However, I don't feel that it represents the majority of people at UNC.