Review of University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Describe your college in three sentences.
UNC Pembroke is nestled in a rural corner of the state, steeped in Native American culture, diverse in its attendees, and blessed with an excellent faculty.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
The single caveat I would extend is that the campus security personnel aren't the brightest stars in the firmament, and can be unusually severe if you anger them. I accidentally broke a window, and was dragged into a lengthy court battle over it.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
To be honest, it is possible to coast through a number (but not all) of the courses.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
This can be a tremendous amount of fun, although when I was an undergraduate, co-ed fraternizing could get you thrown out. Apparently, they now offer co-ed living.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Not the best, not the worst. Nothing to write home about.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Definitely get involved in extracurricular activities, particularly the plays, music programs, sports, student government, and especially the world-class broadcasting center. You will have a blast!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
For the relatively low tuition, UNC Pembroke is a superb deal.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Strong Native American traditions and sense of pride, including the outdoor historical drama Strike at the Wind.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Those who enjoy a more rural setting and multicultural experiences.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
SGA, sports, newspaper, yearbook, SUPERB broadcasting and drama departments, jazz band, foreign language and chess clubs, movie enthusiasts, photography club, biology club, history society, church groups, and much, much more.....
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Rich and vibrant. Highly recommended and open to any and all interested parties.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
In the entire four and a half years of my stay, there wasn't a SINGLE report of violent crime, and thefts were only on a petty level.
Off-campus, the Robeson County swamps are notorious as a drug-trafficking pipeline. That culture has almost no impact upon the campus and its community, however.
UNC Pembroke is nestled in a rural corner of the state, steeped in Native American culture, diverse in its attendees, and blessed with an excellent faculty.
The single caveat I would extend is that the campus security personnel aren't the brightest stars in the firmament, and can be unusually severe if you anger them. I accidentally broke a window, and was dragged into a lengthy court battle over it.
To be honest, it is possible to coast through a number (but not all) of the courses.
This can be a tremendous amount of fun, although when I was an undergraduate, co-ed fraternizing could get you thrown out. Apparently, they now offer co-ed living.
Not the best, not the worst. Nothing to write home about.
Definitely get involved in extracurricular activities, particularly the plays, music programs, sports, student government, and especially the world-class broadcasting center. You will have a blast!
For the relatively low tuition, UNC Pembroke is a superb deal.
Strong Native American traditions and sense of pride, including the outdoor historical drama Strike at the Wind.
Those who enjoy a more rural setting and multicultural experiences.
SGA, sports, newspaper, yearbook, SUPERB broadcasting and drama departments, jazz band, foreign language and chess clubs, movie enthusiasts, photography club, biology club, history society, church groups, and much, much more.....
Rich and vibrant. Highly recommended and open to any and all interested parties.
In the entire four and a half years of my stay, there wasn't a SINGLE report of violent crime, and thefts were only on a petty level. Off-campus, the Robeson County swamps are notorious as a drug-trafficking pipeline. That culture has almost no impact upon the campus and its community, however.