Northwestern vs UNC Chapel Hill

twogirls
Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:48:33 +0000

UNC is a school with a LOT going on. It is a very, very busy campus. There is Greek life if you want it, but if you do not want it, you can easily avoid it. There are parties if you want them, and if you don’t- they are very easily avoidable. There is a tremendous amount of school spirit and the games are very popular. There are lots of clubs to get involved in, as well as concerts, lectures, etc on campus. If you are into research and hanging out with the professors or TA’s for hours to discuss any science topic, that is there too. Lots of students join the school paper, and there are some really good internships that journalism students get. Most of the students are from NC, however there are students there from all over the country (and the world) and once you get acclimated you will realize how easy it is to meet them. It is really easy to find your niche simply because there are so many niches to find. It is not unusual to be part of several niches- for example nobody is stopping you from being a “science nerd” and then painting your face Carolina blue at a game, followed by a school sponsored event as a thank you for being part of a particular club. The academics are challenging yet at the same time they are doable and the school is not cut throat. As with any school, some students struggle more than others. There are resources there to help if necessary. Getting good grades depends upon a lot of different factors.

Northwestern is an outstanding school as well and perhaps somebody else will chime in about it. Good luck! You won’t go wrong with either.