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The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityD- Faculty AccessibilityA-
Useful SchoolworkA- Excess CompetitionB-
Academic SuccessD Creativity/ InnovationD+
Individual ValueC- University Resource UseC+
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyC FriendlinessC
Campus MaintenanceB+ Social LifeD-
Surrounding CityD Extra CurricularsB-
SafetyA
Describes the student body as:
Snooty, Closeminded

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful, Condescending

Female
SAT1450
Quite Bright
Lowest Rating
Educational Quality
D-
Highest Rating
Safety
A
She cares more about Educational Quality than the average student.
Date: Jun 13 2005
Major: English (This Major's Salary over time)
I didn't really want to transfer to UNC, mainly because of its size, and I haven't been very happy here…I'm just trying to get that piece of paper at this point. The classes have been a pleasant surprise in terms of difficulty (particularly my English classes)—I expected to breeze through with no effort, since I originally went to Davidson, which is supposedly a much more academically rigorous school. Class size in my major has also been great—I haven't had more than 26 or 27 people in an English class. On the other hand, I am also pre-med, and my required science classes have been nightmarish—the stereotypical 200-person lecture hall, with very, very little opportunity for professorial help or even contact. So I guess it all depends on your department, and the level of your classes (introductory/general versus upper-level).

The students here haven't impressed me; I guess that's the major difference between here and Davidson. It's not that they're dumb, exactly—but they are definitely "typical" college kids: full of loud, adamant opinions with little factual backup (especially political opinions) (the liberals are the worst, and I AM a liberal); very Abercrombie and Fitch (with all that implies); strong sense of entitlement; into lots of drinking and being irritatingly rowdy (and I am not a teetotaller or anti-partying—I just don't like to impose myself on other people). Some of my judgements may come from the fact that I took a few years off to work, and at 24, am just older enough to be annoyed by ordinary college behavior. I think I would have felt the same at 18, though, honestly.

It takes a lot of effort to be more than just a warm body here, in both the academic and social arenas, so if you're shy or need a lot of attention or guidance, go to UNCA or someplace instead (just as strong academically, IMO, but about a tenth of the size).

 
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questionI am deciding between Chapel Hill and Davidson. Why did you transfer from Davidson to UNC? I am scared of the academics at Davidson.
commentMy son has been admitted to both Chapel Hill and UNCA (along with Western Carolina…still waiting to hear from AppState). He was home-schooled from age 4 through high school, so I fear that those HUGE UNC classes will overwhelm him. And he definitely will not enjoy being treated like a number! I appreciate what you say about UNCA, because that's our impression, too—it's just as good academically but with a lot more personal attention from professors. Thank you!!
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