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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 Lenore, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Humanities, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Most central to all university facilities. Also, living on campus works very stimulating academically.
Personal comments:
I was placed in the oldest and nicest dorm on campus, which was also very centrally located. Although all rooms were shared, as is standard practice in the US, I had a relatively large room and so still had my own space. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Kate, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Chapel Hill is an exciting university town in a beautiful location. It is infamous for 'Franklin St', a long street with hip bars and cafes. It is especially busy round Halloween when hundreds of inerstate visitors join in the festivities. Only drawback is you may need a car to get out to the supermarket etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Lenore, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Humanities, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I chose to go to Chapel Hill because of its great academic standing. I wanted a real challenge and thus made sure I picked courses that really interested me and were high level and reading-intensive. I took two graduate and two undergraduate courses. I'd really given myself that challenge I was looking for and had to work harder than ever before! It was wonderful, though. Both the faculty and the course material were inspiring.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Åsta, Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Journalism, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
The only real problems I had was with locals from small places down south, the southern drag took a while to get, but now I get it and can even pass for a local, "let's go down yonder, yaw'll!". This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Åsta, Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Journalism, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Less on food and nightlife because it was cheaper, so although I ate and drank well it was not expensive. Phone was not cheap, especially not longdistance. I traveled more than usual, so that got expensive, and when I moved off campus I still paid $100-200 less than at home a month. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I would get a bank account right away, shop at yardsales instead of secondhand shops and compare prices on internet, cable and phonedeals. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Åsta, Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Journalism, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Not really, it all came to me pretty quick. In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I do recommend it, I think it is great in some courses of study, like journalism, but in every case one should check out the school or deparment to go into before chosing. FINAL COMMENTS
In any case, I think exchange and study abroad widens your perspectives, and I hope it helps in getting a job! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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