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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC)
UNC Chapel Hill, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, CB# 2200 Jackson Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A., United States
4.22 / 5 based on 102 reviews.
90% of students recommend
102 reviews
102 reviews of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
HOUSING
by Kate, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? While living on campus was an excellent way to interact with new people and make friends, it could be a little restricting at times sharing a room with a stranger. That said, I would probably do it again because it allowed me to get invloved in many more campus activities.
Personal comments:
It was decent houseing with everything you could possibly need e.g. kitchen, bathrooms etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Lenore, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Humanities, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
There was a great Jazz cafe, called Henry's, which had life music every Tuesday. There were many international students but also many Americans. The atmosphere was always great, very laid back. Chapel Hill also has a host of wonderful, slightly alternative, privately owned (no chains!) lunch cafe's and coffee houses. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Kate, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
The courses at Chapel Hill are very high quality. The teachers are well qualified and really interact with their students. The classes offered were of a higher stage than where my studies were up to back home, but I managed to adapt quite easily.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Yes. Lectures were compulsory and only two could be missed throughout the semester. This would have been fine, if it were not for the fact that international students are entered into classes last and therefore get the least favoured pick of class times. I was therefore stuck with classes starting 9am or earlier all five weekdays! I would suggest international students be given special consideration in terms of picking class times, perhaps with preferences given earlier. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Kate, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
I did not struggle with this aspect at all as English is my native language. I was friends with quite afew international students from Europe and they seemed to adapt quite well to the teaching styles and interacting with English speakers. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Lenore, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Humanities, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Government assistance Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
On campus housing cost quite abit more than my apartment at home. There really aren't any cooking facilities in the dorms, so students go out for food much more than at home; naturally that is more expensive. The night life in Chapel Hill doesn't begin to compare to Groningen, so I spent much less on going out. On the other hand, I spent much more on travel because I wanted to see as much of the US as possible while I was there. Food, Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Kate, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
No. There were definetely surprises, though these were all interesting parts of the learning experience. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I believe Chapel Hill to be an excellent university in terms of both academic and social aspects. It is quite isolated which means the student is forced to spend a large amount of time there though this added to the sense of community. Students should be aware when attending universities in typically 'southern' states of some prejudices towards religious beliefs and homosexuality. That said I had friends of different religions and of homosexual orientation who still very much enjoyed their time. FINAL COMMENTS
Try not to plan travel too muh as you will meet friends at the host university and you're plans will probably change. Explore the country (and surrounding countries) as much as you can while away as it will give you a broader picture of the culture. Also research your host university and it's offered activities before leaving. And lastly, realise their culture may not be just like yours and try to adapt as much as possible. It's all part of the experience. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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