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12 out of 12 people found this review useful.
from NC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Being in this school has help me see a different prospective of live. Professors are always glad in helping you. It is very obvious that they all enjoy teaching and learning from the students. I am very glad I choose this school to being my life long career.
Am enjoying being here It is smaller than some universities in North Carolina, but it has so much to give. People all very welcoming. The scene all over Asheville is gorgeous.
Great for these types of students This is great for any person who enjoys studying, having fun with friends, going hiking, skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing. Also for people who likes the night life. There is always something to do in Asheville. Everyone will enjoy being in UNCA.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Lauren from Apex, NC
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot Out of the professors I've met so far, they seem to be generally interested in the students. They're here for them because if they weren't, they wouldn't bother to work there. The school is focused on undergraduates only- there are maybe 40 people going for a master's degree.
Will enjoy being here This place seems to fit me perfectly as the hippie, free-loving, all-accepting place it is.
Bang for the buck I only have to pay $5,500 in loans each year due to the generous scholarships, grants, and overall financial aid they have awarded me.
Great for these types of students Students who are free-spirited and easy-going will have a lot of fun here. I've recently visited Asheville downtown and there was just a random free hula-hoop festival going on with good music in the middle of the city!
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Joshua from Waynesville, NC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences UNCA is an excellent place to find your creative side. The professors have a vested interest in your learning. Student body is friendly!
Tips for prospective students Be ready to work, but you are certainly getting your money's worth.
Academic Rigor Among the best universities in the state. Solid prestige at an affordable price.
Dorm Life Dorms are much better than most schools. New residence hall will be ready for Fall '12 semester.
Food and Dining Not just burgers, fries and pizza. There are plenty of healthy options along with a strong consideration for vegetarians and vegans.
What to do for fun Ultimate frisbee club, campus recreation outdoors trips, walk through the Botanical Gardens. Downtown Asheville is great as well!
Great for these types of students Open-minded, creative, ambitious, and fun-loving students.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Rachel from Roaring River, NC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences unca is a wonderful place. the environment is friendly and conducive to learning and the people are great. attending here will give you as many opportunities to learn outside the classroom as it does in the classroom.
Tips for prospective students you should definitely be sure you want to go here. unca is a unique campus with all sorts of unique people. to enjoy living and learning here, you have to have an open mind, and be willing to let it become even more opened than it already is.
Academic Rigor classes at unca are fun and challenging. the professors are all nice and helpful, though. as long as you ask they'll help you. there are also countless tutoring sessions available and starting up a study group is as simple as asking classmates.
Dorm Life the residence halls on campus are nice. each has its own personality, so you're sure to find one that suits you. also, reslife and the ras are always putting on fun events such as hall banquets, murder mystery nights, s'mores nights, and so on. the residence halls definitely feel like home.
Food and Dining the cafeteria is excellent. there are so many options, and desert is always awesome. on the off-chance that nothing in the caf is appealing, you can always go to highsmith, ramsey cafe, or the wellness cafe. we have a bunch of options around here. plus, if you really don't want anything on campus, you could walk fifteen minutes and be on merrimon avenue with plenty of dining options. another nice thing about all of the eateries on campus and around asheville is that they are considerate of people with specific diets, such as vegans, vegetarians, and glucose-free.
What to do for fun it is difficult to be bored on campus. there are a million clubs, including sports clubs. if you don't want to be involved in a club, there are organizations such as sail (student activities and integrative learning) and underdog productions that put on events nearly every night of the week and on weekends. these events include speakers, roller discos, stand up comics, open-mic nights, dances, and so on. having fun is one of the easiest things to do at unca.
Bang for the buck unca is a great value. all the meal plans cost the same, which is really convenient. for as nice as the residence halls are, i'm surprised that housing does not cost more. not to mention the quality of classes. the entire learning experience at unca is worth a lot more than the tuition charged for it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus we have the botanical gardens right here on campus. they are a great place to relax and hang out. we also have a statue of rocky the bulldog, our mascot. it is tradiont to rub him for good luck.
Great for these types of students diverse, unique, open minded, peace-loving, liberal, environmentalists
Clubs and Activities there are too many to mention. basically, if you're interested in it, there's a club for it. and if perchance there is not a club already existence for it, it is easy to make one.
Greek Life greek life at unca is so different from other colleges. it is nothing like what you see in movies. the greeks are very nice people, and greek life at unca is both enjoyable and beneficial.
Campus Safety i feel very safe around campus. the campus police are very quick to respond if you need them and there are plenty of emergency poles around campus.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Madison from Lenoir, NC
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I think the small class size and hands on environment will help me a lot. I am the type of person that actually has to do something to learn it, especially if it is challenging and that should help so much!
Will enjoy being here I hope so! I think I would fit in perfectly though!
Bang for the buck Like my dad said, I wouldn't mind you going to Asheville. I just read something and it said that Asheville is 13$ a year cheaper than going to App.
Tips for prospective students Go visit the campus!
Great for these types of students Hand on learners, people who like to have fun and people who don't mind learning things outside of their major.
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Anna from Marshall, NC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences At the University of North Carolina Asheville you will fall in love with the environment and the people. The classes are small and the professors know you by name. Here you are number 1, not 1 in a million.
Tips for prospective students Apply soon and be aware of scholarship opportunities. Get involved, UNC Asheville is a place where all students can get involved academically and socially!
Academic Rigor The professor here will push you to be the most that you can be. It is personalized to where they know your strengths and weakness, the professors really get to know you and what you want out of your education.
Dorm Life The Residential Halls at UNC Asheville are great! The rooms are pretty roomy and NO COMMUNITY BATHS (no more than 4 people to a bathroom)!
Food and Dining There are various food options from burgers and fries, to burritos and quesadillas. We also have vegetarian, vegan, and glutton free options, as well as food for all of the meat lovers out there! We also have a dietitian on campus that students can talk to about any food allergies or other concerns.
What to do for fun Campus Life is great! We have a ton of Student Organizations to get involved with, as well as Greek Life. There is almost always some kind of event going on on campus, and if not then only a mile away from campus is downtown Asheville.
Bang for the buck UNC Asheville is the BEST and Biggest Bang for your Buck!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus My favorite tradition at UNC Asheville is the changing of the Maples that takes place each fall. Of course, you can always rub Rocky's head for a little good luck! My favorite location is at the top of the library steps looking out over the Quad and a very clear and beautiful view of Mt. Pisgah.
Great for these types of students Involved, Driven, and excited about college/UNC Asheville!
Clubs and Activities We have around 110 students organizations and our students can get involved with and if a student cannot find an organization they are interested in then they can organize one.
Greek Life Yes, we have two fraternities and two sororities at UNC Asheville.
Campus Safety We have 24/7 campus police and the campus police phone number is the first number every student receives when they first step foot campus as a UNC Asheville student. The campus is very well lit, and the campus police are always available. I have NEVER felt unsafe on campus!
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Kayla from Hendersonville, NC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences solid academics, good resources, and beautiful campus.
Tips for prospective students strong science department for a liberal arts school!
What to do for fun asheville is a great city with very active social scenes.
Great for these types of students anybody fits in, but there is a higher population of white students than any.
Greek Life they have a couple sororities and fraternities.
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