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University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG)
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170, U.S.A., United States
4.14 / 5 based on 18 reviews.
86% of students recommend
18 reviews
18 reviews of University of North Carolina, Greensboro
HOUSING
by Rebecca, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? In the first semester, it was ideal to live on campus to meet new people. But as I made more friends, I thought that living outwith the University grounds would be exciting and different. As most of my friends were juniors and seniors, not many of them lived on campus still and therefore I was alwayts travelling to their houses.
Personal comments:
I found living in dorms and exciting experience. Having never shared a room beofre, it was intersting to me to see how I would cope with living with another person in such close quarters. It was amazing! I had a brilliant time, and it was good to have someone else there. I could not live for an extended time in the dorms, but for a year it was perfect! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by heatherlbarclay, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Economics, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
I joined a sorority - not the conventional exchange student route, but a brilliant experience! I mostly ate, shopped, went to sporting events and out at night with my sorority "sisters" and the people I met through the "greek" system on campus. Thursday nights at the "Corner Bar" are a must, particularly for business students! Weekend trips to Wilmington or Myrtle beach were also particularly memorable. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by heatherlbarclay, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Economics, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
If you are not mathematically inclined -stay away from Econometrics, I struggled! Otherwise, courses were comparable to those in Britain, although there was far less essay writing, and multiple choice sections in the exams (a rare treat in the UK!) Classes were far smaller, so there was far more student interaction which made the topics more interesting and it easier to get to know other students and to form study and social groups with them.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
I felt that the lack of essay writing left me a bit behind when I came back to the UK and was faced with writing a 12,000 word dissertation! Because it hadn't been required of me in the US, my researching and report writing skills were not quite as sharp as they might have been with a bit more practice. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by heatherlbarclay, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Economics, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
I felt that my year at UNCG improved my oral communication skills, as I became increasingly willing to take part class discussions and also took advantage of joining study groups through which my ability to formulate and communicate my point of view was greatly improved. I felt that my written writing skills did not improve during the year, but did not suffer as a result either. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by heatherlbarclay, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Economics, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
I spent less on food and accommodation because compared to the UK, these were relatively cheaper in the US, I spent more on the telephone due to the long-distance calls to friends and family back home. I spent a lot more money on travel as I wanted to make the most of evey travel opportunity that was available to me while I was there. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Clothes, electrical goods and food were a lot less expensive in the US - buy things that you need when you get there rather than before. Also, although internal flights in the US are quite cheap, as is petrol if you are driving, don't underestimate expenses at your destination, I found that there was no such thing as a cheap weekend break! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by heatherlbarclay, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Economics, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
That you needed a car to get anywhere in Greensboro! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
The University system was highly efficient, and easy to get to grips with. The sports facilities at UNCG were fantastic, this appeared to encourage participation and support. On a professional level, the lecturers made the classes very interesting and enjoyable and on a personal level were supportive and understanding. The people who I met and befriended were incredibly wecoming and friendly, and joining a sorority gave me an intersting insight into an important aspect of American University life. The overall experience greatly enhanced my social capabilities, confidence and academic perspective. WhenI left, I left behind some of the best friends I have ever had and took with me some of the most wonderful memories imaginable! FINAL COMMENTS
As well as being a highly acclaimed educational establishment (particularly the Bryan School of Business) the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, provided an ideal setting to get to know a lot of poeople very quickly, both through classes and campus activities. I particularly enjoyed my exposure to the southern culture and the accessibilty to the other Southern States. I loved it and I am looking forward to returning to work after I graduate from University! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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