The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

If you know what you'd like to study, research the dept., visit UNC, and talk to undergraduate majors in that dept. UNC is a top-5 public institution, but like any other large university it differs in quality by dept. I knew I wanted to study philosophy, and I chose UNC largely on that basis (UNC, somewhat surprisingly, has an incredible PHIL dept.). If you plan on studying art, you might consider going elsewhere.

3rd Year Male -- Class 2009

Education Quality: A+, Scholastic Success: B+

Please take as many AP classes as possible. Try to place out of math and science here. Most people start off as biology majors, but by sophomore year they have changed their major. It's not as hard as people think. The most challenging subjects I have come across are math and science only because the professors were not very good.

2nd Year Female -- Class 2010

Extracurricular Activities: A+, Faculty Accessibility: D-

After UNC undergrad, and going to UGA grad, I will say your experience will be what you make of it. Coming to UGA I was comparing everything back to UNC and it made me miserable. I was carrying an elitist attitude on top of not doing what I wanted to do.

You pretty much have to create your own satisfaction, if you're not enjoying what you are doing, you will not enjoy what is around you either.

I've said it before, if you want attention, you better seek it out. Join clubs to meet people. There is not animosity among in-state and out-of-state. According to responses on here it seemed that most of the out-of-state students looked down upon the education of in-state students. I had an out-of-state student ask me what I made on a paper in English class after he told me he made a B+, and when I said A, he said that was what he made too, and said a B+ because he didn't want me to feel bad.

Athletics is a huge part of the UNC identity but you don't have to be a fan to take in what the school offers. Go check out a play put on by the drama department, join dance marathon, watch an acapella group.

It is true that most out-of-state students would most likely out perform the in-state students. The out-of-state students that come to UNC are designated the cream of the crop and UNC is very selective as to who they accept in that regard.

There are definitely cliques. I am a minority who happened to socialize mostly with the majority. If you want to have a good life after graduation, start making your connections now. This is one thing that I regret I did not do. Life isn't just about the degree. As one of my professors said, "It's not what you know, or who you know. It's who knows you!" This is true no matter what school you go to. It also helps if you don't spend all of your undergrad just enjoying the moment but also planning out the future and having a direction.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000