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I think the quality of education is OK but could be better. Some professors are great and others are too concerned with conducting research so they can obtain tenure or advance their careers. I have also had good and bad TA's- some truly care and know what they are doing and others do not. It was my experience that I didn't recieve a great deal of personal attention until I entered a professional school (probably the same when arts and science students take a great deal of classes from their departments). I have also had classes as large as 600 and as small as 3 students. I think the best thing that UNC offers is its services. I have had great experiences with Unviersity Career Services, Student Health, UNC Libraries, computer labs, and other campus offerings. Although things have improved since I was a feshman, some classrooms did not have heat or air not to mention the dorms- of which only some have air conditioning. I feel that the school cares more about spending money on athletics than for the students. Furthermore, there is no parking for Chapel Hill students- and I blame the univeristy! I think they would rather build "useless" buildings instead of building parking decks. I, as do most conservative students, feel that the univeristy has a liberal agenda. It is not unusual to have mostly liberal professors, commencement speakers, and other political people around campus. To those of you not from NC, this is the most liberal city in the state. (However for you die hard liberals it may not be liberal enough for your liking) SO if you are conservative, be prepared to see and hear things that will probably shock and annoy you. In addition, your opinion will not be valued unless it is of a liberal persuasion- so much for freedom of speech! I hope this will change in the future.
This is definately a Greek school, however, other clubs are avaliable too. Active night life Thurs-Sat. I would not recommend living on campus if you are a serious student. It is too loud and NO ONE enforces the rules. I also lived at Granville Towers- it is not great either. I suggest living off campus.
It is my opinion that the current Chancellor is not well liked by students but is well liked by faculty. He not only promotes the liberal agenda but he also is promoting a program called Carolina First. This program is trying to raise money to make Carolina the best public university. I have news for him-it will take more than money to make Carolina the best public university I think Carolina does not have the reputation it once had - partly because of this chancellor and his spending habits as well as his lack of concern for students.I liked Carolina- and I would go here again- but I think I would have been better suited for Wake Forest or Duke.
Now that I've talked about the bad, here's the good: like I said, it's a flagship research university. This means your professors are the best of the best. Don't take this lightly: the experience, insight, wisdom, and potential opportunity they have to offer you as a student is immeasurable. If you have any interest whatsoever in research, UNC-CH is a goldmine. It's a rare combination of professors who are exemplary but who also really enjoy engaging their students. Don't underestimate the value of leaving a good impression: I was rejected from a study abroad program, but because I did well in a professor's class, I was able to land the opportunity to assist another professor in his research.
Bottom line academically: be passionate, be committed, and be focused.
SOCIAL: UNC wasn't my cup of tea, but this is a very personal preference. Also, I found my niche, so I definitely wasn't miserable--in a big school, you'll find friends. Join clubs, be social, and make conversation with your classmates. UNC students are easily accessible in terms of conversation and introductions. Having said that, if you'd like to hear my complaints: I felt like, as it is at many college campuses, UNC really favors the indigenous (to NC) and the generally fratty. It's a bit elitist in that sense. The other group I noticed getting the most notoriety was the activist. But like I said, these things are personal and while I didn't really quite fit in here, there's a lot of people here who absolutely love it.
ADVICE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS: Take advantage of opportunities. Seriously. There's funding opportunities for unpaid internships, study abroad options for dirt cheap, research being done by professors that (if you are good/passionate enough) you may be able to help with. Other than that, just remember to work your butt off.
ADVICE FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS: I don't want to beat a dead horse, but I wasn't kidding about passion. If you can convey your passion, you'll be competitive for UNC admissions. Find what you like, and do things which signal your commitment to excelling in it. Grades are great. Extra-curriculars are great. Being focused is ideal. Your A+ in biology is pretty good, but it's amazing if you want to be a doctor. Same with English. Or History. Understand your coursework, extra-curriculars, and volunteer work as being a stepping stone to whatever it is you want--even what you think you want--to do. The End.
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