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Lenore F
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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 social experience
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.
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Kate G
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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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 social experience
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.
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Lenore F
Overall
I wish I had known...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Try to get into North campus; SOuth campus is too far from facilities and all the fun.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Get involved in one of the many student associations (NOT fraternities/ sororities) on campus; it's the best way to meet the locals fast and there's often fun opportunities to travel with these groups. Chapel Hill also offers many free lectures by visiting scientists, writers, etc. These are very much worth visiting!
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bentaguena
Overall
I wish I had known...
yes more information about classes
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
this is the 3rd public university in the USA, and everything is done to motivate students to work well and efficiently
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
It's well located to go to the main cities. It's a great experience, and the social life is the best you can find. you have the right to attend basket ball games for free, so do not hesitate to wake up early to get your ticket.
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anonymous
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
It's easier to meet people and make friends and it's close to all classrooms.
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Personal comments
The dorm was the best place to stay on campus. Even though the room isn't too big and I had to share a bathroom with 7 other girls, it was a great place to meet people.
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Åsta Y
Housing
Type of housing: First on campus, then off.
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
When I lived oncampus I felt cramped, I shared room with one girl and bath with seven others, so I moved off after only one semester and didn't regret it. But it is better to live oncampus if you don't know many people, you make friends faster.
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