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Our campus is VERY involved in student organizations. It is important to join clubs when you come to UNC because that is a main way that students are social. UNC has mainly white, middle class students but there is diversity. I cannot speak for those students, but I feel like UNC is a very accepting and open-minded school to everyone. Students at UNC are politically aware - they are up to date on the news and will talk about it. They lean towards the left. Students are very focused on their futures. Many plan to go to school after they graduate and continue their education.

Sorry, distance student. Wish at times that I had these opportunities, but I am an older adult with grown children, ages 21 and 23.

The variety of students and student groups at UNC is amazing. Granted, the population is still largely white, middle-class Protestants. However, the campus is more diverse in all of these areas than many are. There are students who separate themselves into groups based on race, religion, class, etc., but boundaries are always being crossed. It's possible that students who are involved in sub-cultures such as "punks," "goths," "emo kids," etc. may feel uncomfortable at UNC. Such groups are a minority at UNC, but with so many students on campus, everyone can find people to relate to. These groups often sort of separate themselves, but they will usually still interact positively with "different" students. An interesting point: A lot of students are in fraternities and sorrorities. However, most of the people who are not involved in Greek life hate "frat boys." Most students are very laid-back in terms of clothing, but there are also a lot of girls who would not be caught dead going to class without make-up and jewelry. A lot of students at UNC are very politically aware and active, and there is a definite lean to the left wing.

UNC prides itself as one of the most diverse campuses in the state. Yes, we are diverse for the state, but it's not as diverse as they make it seem. We do have students from every walk of life, but mostly you see students sticking to their own racial groups, although there's more interminging than in most high schools. We do have a very strong GLBTQ community which isn't present at some universities in the South. Most students stick to jeans, t-shirts, and sandals for class, though on nice days women usually wear dresses or skirts. Sweats, boots, and sweatshirts are popular in the winter. You don't often see students wearnig pajamas to class, but it happens. You also see a lot of students wearing track shorts and tennis shoes. Basically, everything works. State law mandates that 82{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of undergraduates have to be from NC, but the out of state/country students also make a big impression on the school. Most students are from middle class familiies. Daily conversations that can be heard around campus range from the current presidental election to the Iraq War to the genocide in Darfur, to conversations in foreign languages. People here are very intelligent and worldly and it is reflected in their conversations.

Is so diverse! You'll find whatever type of people you'd like- snobby Greek, kind Christian people, stranger rockers, hard-core studier, normal cool people who just like to hang out, foreigners, prideful African Americans, athletes, etc. etc. etc. In general, they are all quite intelligent and are all overachievers- they had to be to get into UNC, whether in-state or out-of-state. I honestly don't think any student would feel out of place, so long as they seek out people that they like. Only once have I heard of a girl transfering- ONCE!- and it was to be with her boyfriend at another school.

Compared to where I went to high school, there is such a diverse mix of people at UNC. Everywhere on campus different student groups have signs and advertisements inviting you to their meetings and events. The vast majority of students here are in-state. Although I am from out-of-state, I have encountered a lot of southern hospitality! In my social stratification class, my professor asked us why we decided to attend college, and almost everyone answered for the financial returns and benefits of having a college degree. The students are motivated to succeed after college!

UNC likes to pull diverse groups together for dialogue. I have felt that some groups are excluded at times. There have been times when Arab students or African American students face a lot of tension. I'd say UNC is good about diversifying financial backgrounds though. Students are very politically aware and they're mainly left. Students dont really talk about later earnings.

The student body is very diverse, but willing to come together on certain issues. Since I've been here there have been a few tragedies and the students have always been there for each other. When our student body president was murdered this year we had a rememberance ceremony and I'll never forget joining arms with people I've never met and swaying to the alma mater.

The student body is very diverse, even though it is a public college. There are many organizations and programs that encourage intercultural interactions and mixing. There is very little prejudice or discrimination that takes place. Students are predominantly right-winged and liberal.

Everyone seems to fit in at UNC. If you want to join a fraternity or sorority, then there are plenty to choose from, but UNC is not a school where you need to join one to make friends. UNC is very casual and laid back. People show up for class in dresses, buttoned-shirts and slacks, t-shirts and jeans, and even pajamas! No one really seems to stick to a single group of friends. Everyone has friends from various backgrounds and interests, and there are no cliques or crowds.