University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Top Questions

I love that our University is so large--and yet so small. The largeness makes us so diverse and gets us plenty of funding for many groups/clubs/research opportunities/performers...etc. However, the variety of groups keeps things small. I'm in several groups that are more like close knit families, including the UNC Drumline, H2H (a Christian Choir), and APO (a co-ed service fraternity). Because the University is so big, each of these groups has a diverse mix of people that helps keep things interesting! Another awesome part of UNC is FRANKLIN STREET! I've visited friends at other schools--even NC State right down the road--that don't have the advantage of a surrounding college town. The night life is great here and there is always something to do. Carborro right down the road always has performers and arts festivals, and Raleigh is close by for bigger venues. It also doesn't hurt that you regularly run into basketball celebrities around campus.

I love the university, I wish I could've stayed here forever. It is a big school, but I was alright with that. I think that UNC's administration does a great job; they really want to make it better, in any way they can. The school pride here is amazing.

One thing I love about UNC is its size. It is a medium sized university with about 15,000 undergrads and about another 10,000 grad students. Despite this, you will always see friends no matter when you go out. Not to mention a steady amount of folks you'll see the same time the same day once you get a routine. So it has all the amenities of a large university with the feel of a much smaller one. Some of my other favorite things about UNC would have to be: the view from the 8th floor of Davis Library, playing in Kenan Stadium during halftime at football games, being in the Dean Dome during the Duke game, living at Granville and eating at the Agora, living in Ram Village, and the People--The Carolina Way is more than a saying, it's a way of life for those of us in the UNC community. I will admit, there are some negatives. It can sometimes be more difficult than one might expect it to be to find an adviser who will be most beneficial for your needs. Additionally, the dining halls are poorly operated. There are only two of them, and they have strange hours, leaving full hours of the day in which both are closed, leaving students hungry and disgruntled. One more bad thing about this university is that it does not treat out-of-staters all that well, in that during my time here at UNC, tuition has increased by about 5-6 thousand dollars for me, whereas my in-state friends have had an increase of about $400.

Its in a great location and has a beautiful campus. If I could change one thing, I would bring grade replacement to our school (yes, if you retake a class it stays on your G.P.A) Most people nod, and give me the "hum, she's smart" look when I tell them what school I go to. Sometimes it gets annoying, but on the whole its a good place to be!

Beautiful campus with high academic standards without being snooty.

UNC has a good reputation - people know that it is a good school. This also leads to the problem that sometimes you may feel a bit TOO challenged in courses with competative grading and a lot of extremely smart students. It can be stressful and a bit disconcerning for those who are not used to this, but it is also a great way to keep you motivated to learn. The campus is great because it is not too spread out and it is right by Franklin Street which has a lot of food places and shops. This location provides a nice small-town feel which is pretty comforting in my opinion. During basketball season there is a TON of school pride. The Daily Tar Heel (our school newspaper) keeps everyone up-to-date on how the team is doing and upcoming games and every detail. Also, on game days at home most people are decked out in UNC gear and the day after the game it is something everyone talks about. I came to the school only a tad interested in basketball, but the enthusiasm here has definitely turned me into a very good tar heel fan.

I love coming on campus. It is rich with history and previous student successes. I am mostly distance, so coming to campus is a treat. I love the student store, but my time is spent at the NCERC in regards to my education. I love the top of the hill, MCallisters Deli and that area of the campus on Franklin street, It is very peaceful. When I tell people that I am a UNC student, there is supprise followed by a lot of pride with my school.

Overall, UNC is a great school. I feel like I'm getting a quality education at a great price, and the reputation of the school will probably help me later in life. People are often impressed when I tell them I go to UNC, and a lot of people mention that they know people who go, or went to, Carolina. It's a great college town, and I feel like the small size of the surrounding town is well-balanced by the relatively high population of students. A lot of the people who live in Chapel Hill graduated from UNC, and school spirit is very strong both on and off campus. Chapel Hill tends to be politically liberal, but there are also conservative political and religious student groups. I would only make minor changes to UNC, like buildings that are placed inconveniently, or the fact that there is nowhere near enough on-campus parking. Recently, there was a controversy on campus about whether smoking should be prohibited within a certain distance from campus buildings. The rule was enacted, and the controversy just died off.

UNC is by far the best campus. There are more than four quads to play frisbee on as well as Franklin Street, which has to be one of America's must see places during Halloween or after beating Dook. I feel very proud anytime I tell anyone where I go to school, and I have NEVER met anyone who has looked upon UNC with disdain (even my dookie friends say that academically UNC is better, as well as the campus of UNC). I love that there is free transportation. The bus system saves me from having to walk 50 minutes to and from classes everyday, since I didn't get a parking pass. I know some people view the limited parking as a flaw of UNC, but I don't. I think that the earlier people begin to rely on public transportation or their own two feet the better. UNC is ECO friendly that way. There have also been new additions to the bathrooms at UNC which allow for less waste of water. Overall, being at UNC will prepare anyone for being a member of the "working society," and dealing with choices and adapting to new situations daily.

There really is something for everyone. The town is a great size- not too big but you don't at all feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. Partly because the school is so big and there are so many UNC related things filling Chapel hill. But IT IS a college town. There is not much directly outside that the students really utilize in there everyday life (although you can seek it out if you put in effort)

UNC encompasses everything that I believe a truly great university should be. With the high academic expectations, nationally recognized athletic programs, good party life, and numerous social organizations, UNC is basically the perfect university. People have strong feelings towards UNC which you will encounter when you tell others this is where you attend. They often praise you for your high academic standing or tell you all about their love or hate of the school's basketball program. Chapel Hill is a great college town. We have Carrboro up the road which is the most quaint little hippie town. Chapel Hill itself attracts all sorts of performers, speakers, politicians, etc.

UNC has such a revered reputation these days for its academics. It also has such a glorious and exciting history to become a part of- hundreds of thousands of people throughout the state attended UNC and every one of us knows what it feels like to walk the quad in the spring, to relax in the pit, and to drink at the bars on Franklin St. Going to UNC means becoming a part of this history and to instantly have something in common with so many alumni. People are very impressed when you tell them you go to UNC. At the same time, it is so much FUN to attend UNC. It's FUN to go to a big school because there is a niche for everyone- literally. Whether it's a dance club, a charity, student gov, a fraternity, or just a group of friends from your dorm or a class, you find a niche and then as college goes on, you add more and more friends to your group. There is a lot of school pride, and while most results from our sports teams (I can't even begin to describe the basketball history here) there is just pride in general in our faculty, our campus, our students, and more. The murder of our beloved student body president, Eve Carson, was an appropriate time for this pride to reveal itself- more than 12,000 people showed up to her memorial service. Surely not everyone knew Eve, but so many people felt that when we lost Eve, we lost one of our one.

I chose to come to Carolina because it offers the whole package-- it's a big D1 university with both great academics and athletics. There is so much school spirit at UNC and it is like a family here. When I was deciding where to attend college, I read that Chapel Hill was named the best college town by Sports Illustrated, and it definately holds true! One of my favorite things about going to school at Carolina is walking on campus on a beautiful spring day... it's gorgeous!! There is a ton of tradition at UNC, and doing things "the Carolina Way" is very important.

The best thing about UNC is the entire community dedicated to the Carolina way and Carolina blue! The size is just right and it is very much a college town. On campus I spend most of my time in my dorm or in the pit. People are really amazed when I say I go to UNC because of the prestige associated with it. It's well known and respected. People recognize the brand name. It's established as an excellent institution. There is a great deal of school pride. I'll always remember seeing the basketball championship teams return the 82 team and 57 team. We've had quite a few racial flare-ups recently.

Carolina is just the right place for me. I think that Carolina is just the right size. Some people say that Carolina is too big, but there are organizations at Carolina that let you make this campus just the size you want it to be. When you tell people that you go to Carolina for the most part people are really impressed, and then comes the two hour long conversation about Carolina basketball. The town of Chapel Hill has a lot to offer students, plenty of places to eat/ go out and tons of places to find a job if you need one.

This school has lived up to all my hopes and desires. Once classes end on Friday, the school just erupts into party fever. Week days at any school arn't fun with classes but there is always stuff going on. Sporting events last year long and are always a blast to go to. Basketball is life but football is growing too.

The school is a bit on the large side, but I'm used to it. It is a college town, and Chapel Hill businesses are very student-friendly. The biggest recent news would be the murder of our student body president, Eve Carson, which relates to student and campus safety. There is a huge amount of school pride, especially for basketball because we are one of the best teams in the nation.

There is no doubt, UNC is a big school. Many classes have well over 100 people in them, but that fact makes it easy to meet people. There are hundreds of clubs and organizations to join, and there is something for everyone. Student life is great...the dorms are nice, everyone is friendly and wants to meet new people, and there's always something to do between going to athletic events, to movies at the Student Union, to dinner on Franklin Street.

My life at UNC was the best four years of my life...the students, professors, and administration was amazing. My favorite thing to do at UNC was to lay out on the quad on a sunny day. Coming from a small private high school, I initially was afraid of the campus being too big, but by the time I graduated I felt like UNC was almost too small. Its amazing how many people you will meet and how many people are connected within the community. My favorite thing I participated in at UNC was a leadership camp called Carolina United which is held through the Campus Y. Its gotten really competitive, but if you have the opportunity to go, you will get to meet some of the most amazing, passionate leaders on Carolina's campus. Regardless, I would really encourage getting involved with the Campus Y, which has a variety of amazing groups to get involved in. Chapel Hill is definitely a college town, which is apparant the second you step on Franklin St. Half of Franklin St. is restaurants that are inexpensive, while the other half are bars. And of course everyone has heard about how crazy the town goes after a win against Duke and Halloween. There is a ton of school pride, which is only strengthened after the countless times that someone goes, "Omg, you go to UNC! I'm a huge Tarheels fan! And wow, you must be smart!" The one experience that I will always remember is the death of my friend Eve Carson, who was in my graduating class at UNC. I will always cherish the memory of her lively spirit, but I will always remember how the entire campus came together to support each other during the difficult time. I always felt like Carolina had a fairly connected community, but during the week that Eve died, the campus had never felt as connected as it did then. It was amazing and inspiring, just to show how awesome the group of people at UNC are.

UNC is really great. It may seem big at first especially if you are used to a smaller school environement, but getting involved on campus and in your community really makes it shrink and by the end of your career there it'll just feel like home! Big controversy we've had lately is safety and racial issues as Eve Carson our Student Body President was recently murdered. However, it is never smart to walk around anywhere by yourself at night as a female so use the buddy system and I know I always felt safe there and usually went places with people/friends and let people know where I was (no one is exempt from crazy people so it's wise to be smart!) Also due to it being a white girl killed by black males that has brought some issues up, but as I've said racism is everywhere and ignorance reigns supreme with people generalizing rude and biggoted statements to entire races and peoples.