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Professors will know your name in class most likely but you must be willing to make sure that they get to know you. Students study all the time, at a constant pace. Intellectual conversations are almost always held outside of class by students because some of the brightest kids in the nation go to school here. Actually, everything is talked about outside of class, we are not nerdy snobs! UNC is geared towards learning for learning's sake but are very helpful in making sure students are well prepared for the working world by the time they graduate. The business school is a beautiful facility with brilliant minds but very very tough to get into, and creates an incredibly competitive environment sometimes. Class sizes can range from 400 to 12. My favorite class that I have ever taken was change in the coastal ocean! we studied turtles, tides, and looked at lots of pictures! Professors outside of class can be very helpful but they are busy just like students are!

I think the professors here really challenge you to think critically about whatever topic you are studying. They push you to look deeper into the problem to really understand what is going on no matter what size of the class. I have had classes as big as 250 to 8 students. Introductory classes are the bigger classes and are more competitive especially in the sciences, but when you take upper level classes, they become smaller and less competitive. I prefer to take the upper level classes because of the more intimate atmosphere of the class.

cf. above. A few students are outstanding, most are average, many are lazy. It is all about which group you choose to be in and associate with. Student competitiveness typically focusses on getting A's at all cost rather than actually competing intellectually (a trend which, I assure you, you will not escape at any college inside the USA). Each department, however, has a wealth of opportunities and outstanding professors. Sure, there are the bad ones, but it is not hard to do a little reading and ask around to end up with an amazing professor. And I strongly recommend it. As an example: I was an Applied Math major with a Physics minor, but my favorite class (by a long shot) was an Reid Barbour's 17th century British literature class, followed by Bart Erhman's New Testament and Jodi Magness' Early Judaism. Not that I didn't like the math department. Even though it was one of the smallest departments on campus, there were nearly unlimited opportunities for scholarship and research. Professors were more than willing to meet, discuss, suggest, etc. UNC's academic requirements are an attempt to enforce a broad, liberal arts education. For the independent scholar, this can provide a host of amazing opportunities in cross-curricular studies and interdisciplinary training. It is quite easy to drift through taking the easy-A courses without any direction or interest, but it robs you of an amazing set of opportunities to explore the deepest corners of academia.

Another common misconception about UNC (and other large universities) is that all of the basic freshmen and sophmore classes will be hugeeee. Not true. I did have a few classes that had around 400 students in them. But, the majority of my classes had 20-35 students. Most of my professors knew my name and had flexible office hours so that you can ask questions or get help. We also have T.A.'s, which are graduate students who help a teacher. T.A.'s also have office hours, so you have the opportunity for one-on-one help if you take advantage of it. I highly recommend the first-year seminars. I took two, one was the geology of NC and the other was mountain environments, and they were both amazing and since these classes are limited to 20 students, you really get to know the people in that class. I was also able to travel into the Blue Ridge Mtns. with both of these classes. Field trippp!! =) Although some classes are just for fun and learning, some classes are very serious and you really have to work at them (chem lab is the most evil class ever I think). Students aren't competitive like in high school, everyone is just trying to do their best.

Some professors know your name especially if you go to their office hours and such. During your last two years, most professors will get to you know your name but the first two years it might be hard for them to do so when they have 200 students in one class. I loved my psychology courses because they were typically smaller and the teachers really cared about you. In the Biology department, the students were very competitive so that was a turn off for me and the general courses were all weed out classes so the teachers didn't care nearly as much.

I like big classes, but it is possilbe to get a small class feel or get lost in a big lecture. most intro classes are big, but if you need a small environment don't worry, all the professors and TA's are more than willing to speak with you ad nauseum at a time that fits your schedule. Most upper level classes have a much smaller class size and the same professors willing to talk with you. The academic atmosphere is very competitve, and students do talk about classes, politics, economics, social injustice, religion, philosophy and anything you can think of in normal conversation outside the classroom. Compared to other schools in the UNC system, Chapel Hill is by far the most difficult and challenging and necessitates a lot of work, and a lot of study. One of those schools where it isn't too difficult to get a B, but you have to work hard for your A.

Classes for freshman and sophomores tend to be relatively large (from my experience). I have had some professors who try to create a very personal relationship with their students and others who could care less. There are classes where participation is necesarry and (again) where the professor could care less. Overall, the academics are farily rigorous--though nothing you can't handle, if you're an intelligent student. It's probably nothing compared to a Duke or an Ivy League school, but it is challenging. Students are exceptionally competitive--to the point it gets a little ridiculous. There's always someone sort of debate going on between someone--everyone's convinced the world has something to learn from them, instead of the other way around. The Political Science department is very good and very rigorous as well. It's my major and I've recieved an 'A' in two out of the seven classes I've taken. You've really got to be on your game with these professors, they don't bullshit around. When writing papers, research must be extensive and comprehensive (not to mentioned well-cited) and evidence for claims/theses must be based on cold, hard political data, not some abstract idea you found in a textbook.

The professors at UNC are all pretty good for the most part, although I've had a few I did not enjoy. There are a variety of large and small classes, depending on your major. Once you choose a major and get into more specific classes, they tend to get smaller and you get more one on one attention. The professors will know your name if you want them to, but you have to actually attempt to talk to them. In small classes, participation is essential. Students definitely talk intellectually outside of class, I often have debates with friends over certain things we've learned. The most unique class I took was Philosophy of Religion, I was not very good at it but it was really interesting which is the most important thing for me in a class. I am a psych major, and I think our psych department is very good, I've enjoyed all of my professors in those classes and am learning a lot. I think the learning here is more geared towards learning for its own sake, but there are so many opportunities outside of class to meet with advisors, career fairs, etc so it is pretty balanced and if you need help finding a career, you'll be able to get it.

Any of the science majors at Chapel Hill are intense, primarily due to the competition to get into medical schools. More than half of the people taking science courses intend to go into some medical program after graduating, which makes the competition for good grades difficult. My least favorite class is probably History of South Asian Art, since the course required us to examine lewd images in the name of art. Of course, it was one of the few open courses that filled a major requirement.

Professors do not and will not know your name unless you make the first move. You have to go to their office hours or talk to them after class if you want to stand out. The best way to get ahead in class is to talk to your professor. Emails will do it, but it's better to see them in person. Most every class in entry-level courses are had in huge auditoriums where there is no way the professor could possible learn everyone's name. Higher-level courses lead to a more personal relationship with your professors and they become more like your mentor than your teacher in the traditional sense. Personally I have not spent time with professors outside of class, but many of my friends have. Professors sometimes hold office hours at coffee shops, sometimes late at night. If you want to remain intellectually engaged outside of class, you have to find a group that does so. There are clubs, and there is the library. Like the professors, you have to make the first move. Go find people that can engage you in political discussion/debate, or people that you have something in common with besides sports. I cannot stress enough how important this is. UNC is a big place so there is something there for everyone, but what you want is not going to simply come to you. UNC is VERY competitive with classes. I was not as focused on academics because I was an athlete freshman year, but now I am finding that nearly everyone is thinking about their grades at every corner. But hey, if you can get in to UNC you can succeed at UNC. Never doubt that. The way the classes are set up at UNC is a point of annoyance for me. UNC is interested in providing you with an education that will last you for your lifetime. The first two years of your college experience here will be spent on general college requirements. You will take classes you hate, you will take classes that inspire you. I don't like this, because I know what I want and I want to focus on that. However, for the average college student that has no idea what he/she is interested in and what he/she wants to do when he/she gets out of college, this is perfect. Many of the higher-level classes are controlled-enrollment, so do not expect to be able to take whatever you want, unless the class is for your major.

UNC is a very academic based school, it is very difficult but at the same time challenging. As a student at UNC my nursing classes are very challenging, but it's to my advantage becasue one's I get out into the real world my patient are going to want a graduate from UNC because I am going to know my job. The professors are very helpful and willing to meets students outside of class, very seldom you find one who is not very friendly or is too busy to help students outside of class. But the professors are very busy people and don't have alot of time due to research and other jobs outside of UNC.

Academics are taken pretty seriously at UNC, but not so much that we can't have a life outside of it. How much time you study really depends on your major. I know Chemistry majors that study 10 hours a day, but as a journalism major I have plenty of time for extracurriculars. On the whole, professors are great. Most of them have lots of real-world experience that they draw on in class. However, few are so important that they can't take time to help you outside of class.

There are some small classes where professors will know your name, but for the most part, they don't. Professors are very flexible with their time and are always willing to meet with a student during their office hours. UNC has a long list of academic requirements. It can be very overwhelming at times to figure out how you will knock out all of the requirements, but there are definitely easier ways to fulfill them. By taking AP tests and SAT IIs, a lot of the requirements will be fulfilled, and some courses also knock out 2 requirements with one class.

Class participation is important. Unless in a large lecture class, participation and attendance plays a large role in the 'learning experience' and even with the large classes, you will usually break into a recitation section where part. and attend. play a part. If you feel the need to know your professors well, they are usually (not always) easily available. You can go through the Carolina experience without getting close with profs, but you will usually walk out with one or two who you will love and will follow up with how you are doing. Studying: we study. Some study more than others, but students have high self expectations and will do the work necessary to meet those goals. So, it isn't uncommon to see a number in the library throughout the day. Yet, some people can do well skipping out on the library It all depends on what it takes. In the end though, higher level classes are competitive but at the same time students will study and prepare for class together. Political Science: when it comes to a personal department where everybody knows your name: it isn't. That's one dissappointing thing about Poli. But, the professors are passionate and encouraging with their topics. I have had professors who have published books that friends of mine at other universities will have for their own classes. It's nice to have some faculty at that level of specialty. International Studies: One of the most intense liberal arts majors- it requires ten classes lus 6 of foreign language (gen ed only requires 3 levels of a language). THe biggest complaint is it is an interdepartmental major, so you rarely get the same professors again. In the poli department, paper and research style tends to transfer well between classes...but in INTS, you are constantly changing departments for classes so you need to learn that department's style and that can take a toll on your grade when competing for the A in another department's classes wtih it's own majors in the class (who understand the system). But at the same time, you are better able to adjust to new situations in a classroom because of this.

When you are in your first two years, most of the general classes are large (think 60-300 people). They are in big lecture classes where the professor sits at the front and talks. Some people like this, others don't. I think it's a good test of self-discipline and dedication to school for new students. In big lecture classes it's easy to go unnoticed and never show up for class. However, it's essential that you do in order to pass! So it's many young students' first shots at pulling themselves out of bed, walking to class, and listening to a professor who doesn't even know they are there. Once you're into your major the classes shrink! I haven't had a class with more than 10-15 students in awhile now. This is your chance to connect with your professors and classmates and to grow as a student. There is much more class participation, group work, and exchanging of ideas in small discussion based classes. I have learned so much about societal issues, education, and cultural interactions through my small, intense discussion based courses.

The worst thing about academics at UNC is the large classes, especially the first 2 years. Not all classes are this way, but in the ones that are you tend to feel like a number, and unless you make a point to introduce yourself and talk with your professor outside of class, he/she won't know you by name. However, if you make a point to visit a professor's office hours, you will find that the majority of professors are great and it's a good way to get to known them. Once you've decided your major and get more into those classes, the class sizes generally become smaller. I'm in the nursing school at UNC, which is great if that's what you're interested in. The hours you have to put in (for just about every major) are tough, but you're never alone. In the nursing school, the majority of professors very much want to see you succeed, and offer lots of help. The school is also nice because you're in a class of about 70, which you will know very well at the end of your 2 years.

Big classes. You are nothing but a number.

My favorite thing about UNC classes are the freshman seminars available. These classes are only available to freshman and its a great way to make new friends when you first get to school. The seminars are usually about an interesting topic too.

UNC is not an easy school. Your classes will be difficult but you will learn a ton and have fun doing it. Once I chose my major, I felt a sense of purpose in my classes. Instead of memorizing numbers and dates, I really felt that I was learning something that would help in my career. It also helps that I worked in a lab while taking classes pertaining to my work. All of my professors were receptive to meeting face to face, and the ones that I really liked, I met on a regular basis. My favorite class was actually not science based but a class called "The Heroic Journey". It was taught by a man who was a J.R.R. Tolkein authority, and the class that i took was his last before retiring. It was a special class taught by a person who was enthusiastic about the material as well as extremely knowledgeable. My least favorite class was probably my freshman year english class when I broke my arm trying to get around campus to complete a survey requirement. Students are UNC study a lot. Exams are given one about every 3 weeks so during midterm and final times, the libraries are always crowded and bustling. The smaller classes and recitations at UNC definitely promote class participation, and a new requirement now is for students to take a class where they have to present a project after meeting with a professor. My education at UNC was more than adequate to prepare me to get a job and apply to graduate school.

Despite the feeling that all your classes are huge lecture classes, only 5{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the classes at Carolina have over 150 people in them. The basic entry level classes for most disciplines are very large, but as you take more specialized classes, the numbers drop drastically. Foreign languages have no more than approximately 19 people and math classes have no more than approxiamtely 21. It's not like high school where your teachers check your homework and know you as soon as you walk in. You have to be responsible and keep yourself in check and getting work done. You also need to take the initiative to introduce yourself to your teachers. If you have questions do not be affraid to ask and make sure to use office hours whenever you can. UNC also has a variety of research opportunities. If interested in doing research you can get involved in a variety of different fields and even start your own research. The possibilites are truly endless. The thing is if you go to UNC you will have to work. You will have to put time and effort into doing well but what you come out with is a highly respected degree from a prestigious school. Yet, there is time to have fun and be social. You just need to find a balance between academic and social life.

Most of the classes offered here are fantastic, but students generally dread them. If you try, you can build a close relationship with nearly all of the teachers, but most kids complain that the teachers do not know who they are. As for the English department, every teacher I have had will stop and talk to me when they see me outside of class. I feel that this department is one of the strongest in the country.

Professors knows your name if you make an effort for them to know you. It's all dependent upon what you want. You can definitely remain anonymous for 4 years if you choose, but can also know every professor by first name in your department should you choose. Students definitely study. It is often dependent upon how much they want to study. It seems as though some live in the library, while others rarely even step inside the library. UNC is a very intellectual institution inside and out of the classroom. I believe my department is one of the best in the university. Some of my classes were merely 10 people large, which is extremely rare in a 25,000 person student body. It is competitive and highly specialized. The faculty are extremely involved and care about each student. They encourage work outside of the classroom and I've had plenty of lunches, dinners, and long conversations outside of the classroom with most professors in the department. My major landed me straight into a job where I get to apply everything I learned on a daily basis.

Are awesome!! Ok so some of the classes are hard, but that is true at any University. There are so many incredible academic opportunities at UNC. You can participate in research, first year seminars (which are a must!), and many application classes. These classes allow you to actually use what you learn. This past semester, I took two first year seminars (FYS): Living with Oceans and Atmosphere - a marine science class, and The Geology of Climate Change - a geology class. Both courses were awesome and also incorporated trips to the North Carolina Mountains and two research trip to the NC Coast. My class actually spent the weekend at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences and took a trip on the UNC research vessel out into the Atlantic Ocean. As a student, I cannot stress the importance of classes such as these. There is no greater academic experience than to get out into the world and apply what you have actually learned in class. My Suggestion to incoming freshman: Take MASC 052 - Oceans and Atmosphere with Prof. John Bane - one word... Incredible!

I had a great academic experience. I was a Bio major with minors in Chemistry, Classics, and Women's Studies. I took classes in all departments ranging from Music to Physics, English to Religion. The professors are extremely approachable, and for the most part the classes are great! I feel very prepared for my post-grad education.

Students are competitive, yet encouraging. The students at UNC live so closely by the "work hard, play hard" mantra. Everyone succeeds, but everyone also knows how to have an unbelievably good time!

UNC academics are second to none. Let's be honest. The professors here at Carolina are writing the text books for students at other public schools. For the most part, the faculty is diverse and interesting and the classes offer a different and enlightened perspective from high school curricula. My AFAM major has opened my eyes to a side of American history that was mostly ignored. Thanks to a professor in the department, Dr. Robert Porter, myself and every other student that has been lucky enough to encounter him have grown intellectually. Very few professors have the opportunity to learn your name, but Porter and some other professors make it a priority. UNC offers the best of both worlds; you can get aninimity if you want it or you can make your best friends in class. Either way, there's no place you'd rather be.

I graduated with a degree in Business Admin. The business school was very challenging/competitive but a wonderful place to grow. The class size is under 60 allowing professors to know the students and form a relationship.

Academics were tough at UNC. I don't regret the classes I took or how I did in most of them, but I do think that I didn't take advantage of getting to know most of my professors in Biology. The classes were pretty large all the time and I was never the kind of student who goes way out of their way to stop in at every office hour. Because of that, I really didn't feel special or known by my biology professors. The best experiences I had within the Biology department were when I went out myself and talked to researchers and got involved in undergraduate research where I had close contact with my PI's and learned about real research and biology. I felt more connected to teachers in my Arabic language classes which were very small and the professors really did all they could to know about you and teach you as much as they could. The Arabic program at UNC is growing and really is phenomenal!

The best thing I can say about UNC's system is that I had the chance to grow as a student and researcher at a comfortable pace. I was given an appropriate amount of space by the bounds set for the curriculum to find myself and figure out what I wanted to do in my life. Once I discovered my passion for ancient history, I was delighted to find a number of professors and fellow students with whom I could share this love. I found work in my field (in the Ancient World Mapping Center) upon graduation and worked directly under my honors thesis adviser, Prof. Richard Talbert. I feel a special connection with many of the faculty here which I believe will last for years.

Academics at UNC are demanding, but not overwhelming. Professors expect a lot out of their students, but almost all of them are willing to give help to any student who seeks it. Professors often don't know the names of all of their students, but if you make an effort to have a relationship with a professor, you certainly can.

There are some huge 400+ person classes, but they can be avoided for the most part past the 100 level. Professors are also, for the most part, willing to work with students on the individual level provided the student seeks the help. But, that isn't particularly difficult as the university requires that professors hold office hours.

There are definitely those huge lecture classes at Carolina- but for the most part, if you want to get to know your professor, you can. The best class I've taken is a class called The Transatlantic Slave Trade- a history class that focused not on the experience of slavery on plantations but on how slaves were obtained in Africa and transported to North and South America. Class participation varies greatly depending on the class size and the professor, but it's certainly possible. Students are definitely pretty competitive. Intellectual conversation outside of class does happen, but it's certainly not something that the entire student body participates in. General education requirements can seem daunting but are actually pretty easy to fulfill. UNC really wants its students to get a well-rounded education, at least to the extent that is possible at a school of its size.

I have developed long-lasting and meaningful relationships with several professors at UNC who are all distinguished in their fields and interested in me and my growth as a student and a person. Professors will often invite their smaller classes--especially seminars--out to lunch or over to their homes for dinner. Students are focused on studying but they are not cut-throat competitive. We know how to study hard, play hard. And because UNC does not accept students purely based on test scores and grades (like some Ivies do), it makes for a more well-rounded and intellectually creative student body. I'm always finding fascinating new friends to talk to about everything from religion to politics to literature to the latest Carolina basketball game.

Contrary to popular belief, most of the classes here are pretty intimate. There are a lot of intro classes that have several hundred students, but once you get past those, most of the classes are relatively small and personal. Every single professor I've had here has been available and there are multiple help centers for those that are having trouble. Being a research assistant in the Psychology department has been amazing! I've gotten to know some of the faculty, and helped run some pretty fascinating experiments that will be published later. Education at UNC is a great combination of practical learning and education for the sake of education. The liberal arts education makes you try basically everything at least once, and the majors do a good job specifically training you in your preferred area of expertise.

The academics here are great. While most of the lower level classes are large, the upper levels provide you with a smaller setting that benefits most. The students here are very competitive, and you have to understand that when selecting a major. Professors are available outside of class, but you have to take the effort to go and see them. All the professors really enjoyed participating with students, you just have to go visit them. The psychology department is great, but a second major is recommended.

Most classes are about 30 students, though introductory courses tend to number in the 100s. Being in the Honor's program, I have had the opportunity to take most of these classes in settings in which the class size was limited to 25 students. Most classes, save for large lecture courses, are geared toward discussion of readings, concepts, and opinions. One great opportunity offered to undergraduates is the C-Start program, which allows seniors to develop then teach a class of their choosing. UNC has top ranked programs in City & Regional Planning, Information & Library Sciences, Journalism, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, and Public Health, among others. The psych department at UNC is great! Davie Hall is full of professors and researchers who are at the top of their fields, and more than willing to take time out of their schedules to work with students. Psychology is one of the most popular majors here, as there are few classes required for a degree, many students often pair it with another major. Furthermore, each division within the department is well developed, and has an assortment of labs more than willing to take on undergraduate research assistants.

Hard. You will get C's at some point in your career no matter how smart you are. Whats life without a challenge? Although our institution is rigorous, the faculty is for the most part highly qualified, efficent and fair. You may get a stupid T.A. at some point but thats just life. They offer really unique courses in a wide variety of subjects-take a first year seminar...they are awesome and pretty easy!

I study public health. By and large, I have found a cooperative rather than competitive spirit in my field. The School of Public Health is full of very talented and free-thinking professors. It is a great place for people who like to "think outside the box".

A lot of the classes that you take will have an extremely large class size (up to 400 sometimes) but you can choose classes that have smaller class sizes if that is not your thing. UNC is a big school so the professors often are not as personable. I've taken about half lecture classes (with a large group of students) and half small classes (where the teacher has known my name). You can ask around about what classes will be what size but usually the introductory classes are the largest. We have a lot of neat classes here. Our Freshman seminars are for only about 20 students and have a variety of topics of focus. I did one called "courtly love" where we read famous novels about romance and had group discussions each day about the books and our thoughts. It was fun and a way to meet incoming freshmen. UNC classes can be pretty difficult. Often classes grade on a bell curve so the majority receive C's, some get Bs and Ds and only a few receive As. Those classes are extremely competative. Classwork can be very consuming at some points because they expect a lot out of you and the other students are setting a high standard.

As I stated previously, I am in the MPH program concentration in Occ Health Nursing-- under the Public Health Leadership distance program. I am only 2 hours away, so only required to come on campus 1 x a year, I come as frequently as I can. I love the professors in my program. Dr. Bonnie Rogers, Sue Randolph and Judy Ostendorf ( my surrogate mother). They are great professional leaders who have accomplished much but are also very down to earth. We are in the same state nursing association, so I have had several opportunities to spend time with them away from the campus atmosphere. I also went to a National AAOHN convention with them---- great, great time. Hard program-- as it should be--- but very positive encouragement always and tips for your success as a student.

A lot of people worry about going to UNC because there are so many big classes, and some classes are taught by graduate students. I haven't had a problem with either of these because most, if not all, of the large classes (100+ students) also include a required recitation once a week, which is a smaller meeting group (about 30 students) led by the professor or a Teaching Assistant. I haven't had many classes taught by grad students, but the ones I've had have been very knowledgable and excited about teaching. Students can make personal connections with professors if they want to, but they will usually have to put in some extra effort. In larger classes they may have to set up meetings during the professor's open office hours, but almost all professors are interested in getting to know their students and are very willing to meet with students who seek them out. In smaller classes, professors tend to make it a point to learn everyones' names. I've set up personal connections with multiple professors, and one even had our entire class over for dinner at his house. Students tend to study fairly often, but most balance it well with having fun and socializing. I have intellectual conversations outside of class on a daily basis with a lot of different people; such conversations are typical at UNC. In the social sciences (as in my majors of Anthropology and Religious Studies), classes tend to be geared at learning for its own sake rather than at getting a job, but I've gotten advice from multiple professors about paths to take after graduation.

At times I feel as if UNC is too big, and I get exhausted thinking about all of the choices I must make with classes and such, but then I realize that it is an enjoyable "exhausted-ness." You only have four years (or five if you are a super senior) and so you might as well take classes into anything that intrigues you, even if the course was not on your "intended" list upon entering college.

They are what you make of them. You can take huge classes that are easy and not go... probably pull off a B if you try during exam time. If you want a personal or more intimate experience you can also get that but you have to once again put in effort. Choose classes strategically and meet with your teachers. You will not be able to avoid taking some big classes that are very impersonal. If you are trying to make it a smaller school academically, definitely apply for honors and take APPLES service-learning classes

UNC is known as being a public ivy, and it lives up to its reputation. A large number of students come to the university expecting it to be like high school. As a warning--It's much harder than your high school. If you are coming in as a science major, be prepared to be weeded from your 101 courses. C's get degrees is often the montra of students here; however, as you make your way through the years you'll begin to take classes that you find interesting, ultimately helping improve your GPA. You will spend a solid week in the library during exams-probably up to 15 hours a day. No joke. But it's entirely worth it. You may cram your way through exams but knowing that that UNC diploma is one step closer makes it worth all the trouble. Most lectures you'll only have 3-4 assignments throughout the semester, but they're each worth 15-50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your final grade. Language and English classes have a larger number of small assignments so it's not as stressful.

I felt as though my teachers and professors only got better as I progressed through UNC. Although my favorite teacher came Sophomore year, I had more and more favorites in my Junior and Senior year. Freshman year, when most of your classes are lectures, your professors don't know your name unless you seek them out- but if this bothers you, well, seek them out. Visit their office hours and they'll love you, learn your name, and help you if they can. Academics are challenging at times (depending on your major and class type) but they are sort of innately hard, rather than requiring a lot of study time. They require you to think hard and intelligently, so even if you memorized the text, you still might need more. On the other hand, this means it's not necessary to memorize the text, but rather understand the material. The education stresses thinking independetly, grasping concepts and combining them, and altruism in general.

The professors at Carolina are extremely helpful! I am in the Exercise and Sport Science program, which is one of the smaller ones on campus, so I feel like the students and professors have a tight-knit community. But I LOVE taking classes outside of my major too because they are all fun and interesting (although not always easy). I have taken a lot of sociology and English courses as well. Carolina is a well-known research university, but the business and journalism schools here are two of the best! Be ready to work hard, but you will enjoy it!

Yeah my professors know my name, especially when you get deep into your major with smaller classes. I sit in the front and talk alot so I'm easily recognized. My favorite class was Social dance. It was absolutely fantastic. Least favorite class was Micro Economics. It was a required class for my major and really difficult. People study alot, but we still have time for social lives. Class participation is pretty common. UNC students are always having intellectual conversations. We like to be informed and engage in debate. Students to my knowledge weren't really competing with each other rather they were just trying to do well without thought of others. My most unique class was Archaelogy of Italy. I think education at UNC is aimed at laerning for its own sake. It's about gaining knowledge more than job training.

The teachers are always open for you to meet them during their office hours, and always willing to help out. You decide your own interaction with the faculty and staff. You can be a body that takes up a seat or frequenter to office hours. There are definitely those easy As but few and far between. For the most part to get an A you have to work really hard but its not impossible. Here your grades reflect on your work ethic.

Science courses are very challenging and hard at UNC. But if you graduate with a degree in science from UNC, you'll know why it was worth all the hard work.

The beginning classes are too large to get personal with professors. Class participation is encouraged in recitations. UNC students are very intellectual but not overly competitive with each other. The requirements allow students to be very well-rounded and will ultimately benefit the students in seeing what else is there to learn about.