University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Top Questions

Since UNC-Chapel Hill is centered around diversity, students here will find every type of person on campus. There are religious programs for every, with things such as a campus Hillel, Presbyterian, and Buddist community. Those who are a part of the LGBTQ will find support on campus with the LGBTQ group and mentors. Although UNC-CH is a liberal college, students will also find the College Republicans out at student body president debates getting their voices thrown into the mix. There is no ideal student for UNC-Chapel Hill because it is a place where everyone will fit in. The Carolina Covenant keeps lower-class individuals in college. The public status of the university also keeps tuition low enough for middle class students to attend. UNC-CH accommodates any and every type of student.

Racially speaking, I'm in a sorority, and the Greek community is mostly white. In my classes, clubs and groups I'm part of, pretty much every ethnicity is represented. Race isn't really a dividing factor on campus. I wouldn't even say religion or sexuality or socio-economic status are dividing factors. Generally this campus is exceptionally tolerant, so I wouldn't say a certain "kind" of student would have any trouble finding a place to fit in. "UNC" girls wear Nike running shorts, white v-necks, and sneakers to class. Winter means adding a patagonia jacket, leggings, and Uggs. Or Toms. That's a really stereotypical outfit, though. The hood-less, grey sweatshirts that say North Carolina on them are a must-have, even for guys. You have to have a Carolina blue scarf, and you probably want to have cowboy boots. Riding boots or bright neon Nikes, are also popular shoes. You could wear a sweatshirt and a ponytail to class, or experiment with a new outfit; no one's going to judge you. Guys wear polos and khakis and patagonias. Or t shirts and khakis and patagonias, That's pretty general, but guys are guys and don't think too much about it I don't think. Many students are from Charlotte, so that's wear these stereotypes come from. It's wealthy, Brooks Brothers, David Yurman -oriented. These are the kids who are here for business or law degrees. Definitely concerned with how much they'll earn one day. But I'm not, and I still find a place to fit in. I'm friends with people from Charlotte; it's not like students from different backgrounds don't interact. The student body is very politically active. There is a strong Republican community and a strong Democrat community. There's a huge third party, "Occupy Chapel Hill" population here, too.

While diversity exists and is highly promoted, whatever community you want to belong to, you can. If you want to branch out, you're resident hall is most likely where you'll find these diverse backgrounds and attitudes. Many first-years do potluck room assignments, where they live with a random individual. You may live with a conservative church-goer that has never been outside of their town, a urbanite from New York and a music major that sings in everyday conversation. On the other hand, there are over 600 campus organizations aimed at bringing together students that share a common bond, whether it be race, religion, major, etc. No two Carolina students are alike, so it's easy to step outside of your comfort zone. But at the same time, finding people who look like you or share your interests is just as easy.

Everyone here, whether black, brown, yellow, red, green or white, is like a big family. We all feel welcome. With over 600 student organizations on campus, there's at least one thing that interests every single student at UNC. There are many opportunities to meet different kinds of people and from different backgrounds. We all get along and accept each other, despite how different we may be from one another. We take the time to actually get to know each personally instead of stereotyping and being prejudice. The one thing every single student has in common, that brings us together through thick and thin, is our Tarheel Pride. There isn't anything like it, and there is nothing that can take it away.

UNC students tend to be very open-minded and accepting. While I would definitely describe the majority of the student body as liberal, there is definitely a substantial conservative population as well. Political views are all over the spectrum, all races and ethnicities are represented, and people make friends outside of their typical social cliques. While the majority of the students are from North Carolina (UNC is a public school, after all) there are plenty of students from out of state as well.

The students at Carolina are driven and involved. We're passionate about causes and we organize events to support them. Every day in the Pit there are students advocating certain causes and selling tickets to fundraisers. There is always something to do at Carolina. UNC-Chapel Hill is supportive of all types of students and has resources available for students from all backgrounds. It is on the liberal side, but has a nice balance of opinions. Students are driven to succeed, but they are by no means overly competitive. On campus, there is a friendly atmosphere.

The students here are highly motivated self-starters. There is a significant activist culture and a high global awareness.Partisan-wise, Democrats are the majority here, although Republicans are definitely represented. Demographic-wise, the school is 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} female and 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} male. UNC has a very diverse culture, with strong representations of White, Black, Latino, Indian and Asian students. There are many religious groups on campus as well, ranging from Christian to Muslim to Jewish to Hindu, and all else in between. The LGBT culture is very big at UNC as well. There is a strong LGBT community. As far as feeling out of place, I'm confident that there is a place for every person at UNC. However, shy or highly introverted people may feel more out of place than others; the majority of students are really outgoing here. The campus is very big and widespread, and with thousands of students doing a million different things, one really has to make an effort to join a club or sports team or organization to get involved.

The students are pretty well-informed. Don't come here and think that everyone is smart, they're not. However, they are nice and most of them are at least competent (for those of you who also hate group projects).

My classmates are intelligent hardworking people with big goals in mind.

They are nice people, although it is a public university so academic ability varies very, very widely.