University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Top Questions

School pride is one of the biggest draws for me. When it comes to game day, you will see every student from frat boy to skater girl wearing that beautiful Carolina blue! As for after the game, Franklin Street is THE place to be. Crowds of hyped-up fans flock to Franklin and the spirit is so contagious. The great thing about Franklin St. is that it is basically right on campus (well, a little farther from south campus, but right in north campus) and the buses can take you to Franklin or any other location on campus. Although the campus is so large, it doesn't fail to amaze with its beauty and diversity. I came from a very small school (~80 in my graduating class) and I love the huge student population. Not only can I meet someone new every day, but I also run into everyone I know at some point during the week. I love going to UNC and I would highly recommend it to anyone if they are willing to do the work that goes along with being able to be called a UNC student. The only negatives I can think of...hmmm...none.

The best thing is graduating from a well-known credited public school. It's very large and has big classes but as you move up your major, the classes get smaller. You spend a lot of time in the library but you will also have fun in a college town. There is always some kind of party so that you can take your stress off and relax/dance with friends. There is a lot of school pride especially since we are the best in Basketball :).

Great size, gorgeous campus, enough active groups to keep you busy for years. I loved being a part of the greek system, the night life is good, and you go to school with people that really, truly have passion for UNC while they are there and for years after they are gone making for a great environment

UNC has a gorgoues campus; really, one of the most beautiful school campuses across the state, though there is always an extensive amount of construction going on. Basketball is a religion. The downtown area is relatively small; there's Franklin Street and Rosemary, and if you take the CW line in to Carrboro, there are some things to do there as well: Resteraunts, shops, Carr Mill Mall, and the famous Cat's Cradle. However, beyond Franklin Street and Carrboro, the town is very sprawled out: apartment complexes, quaint little homes, etc. I live at home in Wake Forest, NC and commute to school twice a week, so most of my time is spent in class or in the library when I'm on campus.

UNC has a gorgeous campus if you exclude the construction, it is pretty large but not too large, and its very prestigous and people seem to be impressed when I say I go here. Many people seem to think you have to be a genius to go here so they think I'm really smart, haha. Of course this is a great school and not that easy to get into, but I don't think it is out of reach for students who may not be the brightest. Dorm life is great for getting acclamated to college, but one year of it was enough for me. I made lots of friends that way, but I prefer to live in a more quiet atmosphere so I live in a house with a couple roommates as of now. We definitely have a lot of school pride which makes any kind of sporting event so much fun, plus we are awesome at almost every sport so that helps!

UNC is a great place. The town is all around the campus and Franklin Street (our college street) is owned by the town, so it is part of the town that is easily in walking distance. Last week, UNC bought part of Franklin Street, so now there will be even more things to do there. Chapel Hill and UNC are both liberal entities and if you're a conservative, prepare yourself for some political battles. UNC's size is perfect if you want a big place that isn't so big you feel lost and like you will never fit in. The way the buildings are organized just makes sense and there are parts of campus where you will never travel (unless you want to). School pride is something that we are pretty low-key about. You won't see too many people running around with their faces or chests painted, but you will see a huge crowd of people wearing Carolina Blue. This is true on game day or class day; we all just love the color. UNC's administration has some issues, but every school does. The biggest one here is that UNC does not want to stop growing, even though school populations will decrease in a few years. UNC wants to put in a research center in a place that is right now the biggest forest area in the county, and most of the students don't know. UNC prides itself on sustainable growth, but when you don't need growth at all it doesn't matter how sustainable it is if no one will use it. There is also always construction somewhere on campus, which really takes away from the peaceful college experience, and can sometimes wake you up early if its near your dorm.

I love Carolina it is a very diverse university with all types of minority students. And being a minority at Carolina has made me feel more comfortable with the diversity it has to offer students. The campus is large, but it's the type of atmosphere that I enjoy. Walking on UNC's large campus gives it's students the opportunity to meet alot of people. One could meet someone new everyday, which is why I enjoy Carolina. Yes, UNC is definetely a college town within it's self, it's almost little the campus is a little town itself. But this is an advantage for the students because everything is within their reach and they don't have to drive far to get to a grocery store or a shopping center everything is convient.

Overall, I've had a fantastic experience at UNC. The school is pretty big, but that means that you get a lot of choices when it comes to classes and extracurriculars. It's also easy to find a group of friends that you can fit in with. UNC has a great reputation so I always get positive or admiring responses when I say I go there. True, Duke fans or State fans will often groan because of the rivalry, but deep down they're just jealous. Chapel Hill is definitely a college town. It's main street, which runs just north of campus, is definitely the hot spot on campus.

The best thing about UNC is the school spirit. On a trip to class you will see that half the people you pass are wearing Carolina apparel and the turnout for any athletic event is huge, even volleyball, especially basketball. One thing I would change is the types of guys that are at Carolina. Unless he is an athlete (who are the best bet for an out-of-stater) he tends to look like a country club goer. The student body has some diversity, but for the most part, it is very homogeneous. Sometimes I feel like the school is too big because it can be overwhelming with large class sizes and walking distances. But sometimes, I feel like I see the same people out all the time and it makes the school seem too small. When I tell people I go to UNC, especially as an out-of-stater, everyone makes a face that says "Wow". School pride is the best thing about UNC. At some point in any day, half the student body is wearing Carolina apparel. Every basketball game and football game is always packed, and even sports like Volleyball draw huge crowds.

School pride. This is a university where students take great pride in. Carolina blue can be seen EVERYWHERE and support for athletics is big. It is a school full of comradery. We also get to enjoy a great rival, Duke, who we share classes with (a great plus). It is large, but not in the feeling like you're just lost in a sea of people. Once you've been here for a year, you will find you can always spot somebody you know on the quad or at a dining hall. I am proud to admit I am a UNC student. This state is so proud of it's university and when you announce you are a tarheel, people give you that look that they are impressed with you. It is a selective school which gives the boost of impressing people with the name. This summer I met a number of students in France from across the US and they recognize the rigor of Carolina. If you don't like powder blue, you'll learn to love Carolina blue. Basketball? Even if you're not big on it, you will realize the bonding that occurs from the spirit. Do you have high goals in life? you will find so does your fellow student. Examples of dreams: law school, doctoral programs, Peacecorps style programs and jobs that require great skill.