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)