UNC is a wonderful campus that is... User friendly. The staff and professors are amazing, and will go the extra mile, or few extra hours to help students out personally. The academics are wonderful, and the people you'll be attending classes with are really nice, and helpful.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
When attending UNC, focus on your L.A.C. classes. Remember that as an incoming student majors don't have to be decided yet. Once on campus, learn the buildings, and where they are located. ONLY USE THE TUNNEL DURING THE DAY! Make friends that are the same age, but also make ones that are older, because they have already spent loads of time trying to fit the pieces of the puzzle together that you are only beginning to sort out. Finally, have fun, but be responsible, and only do things that you are comfortable with.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
If you decide to attend UNC try taking Life of the Mind. When registering it's called MIND 100. It's a class specifically designated for incoming freshmen, and the work load really helps to teach time management. As one of my professors had said to me, Decide what you want your grade to be in my class, and then do your work accordingly. That is the best advice anyone has ever given me when it comes to school.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
My own personal preference when going to school is living on Old Campus. The trees are beautiful. The dorms are smaller, but after visiting the newer, larger, dorms I realized that they could say, I know my entire floor. Whereas, I could sat, I know my entire dorm. When living in the dorm remember that the RAs are your friends, and there to help, and guide you. Your roommate will also make a big difference in whether you like your dorm or not. I had a couple of bad ones, but then I found a really great one that fit. After living with her I began to hang out with other people more, and had a blast. We even had a water balloon fight with the dorm across the street at the end of our spring semester! :D
Describe the food and dining at your college.
UNC is actually known mainly for the cooks that they hire to serve the students. I work at a dining hall myself, and love the people I work with. The job itself isn't terrible, but the people really make it an experience. The cooks are wonderful to talk to, and will give you tips on how to make something, and even on occasion will except recipes from students home, and try them out. Depending on how the dishes go over they might even add it on the menu.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The campus is always doing things for everyone to be involved. They have cookouts when the weather permits. There is also giant block parties with live entertainment at the beginning of the semester. Swing dancing clubs are big on campus. There are also many places on 8th Avenue to go to as well. There is something her for everyone.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This campus is one of the cheapest in Colorado, but not just in Colorado, but the world as well. I mean this in the way that UNC has a very extensive study abroad program that allows you to travel to many different countries around the world, and pay the same amount as you would at UNC, or less! The best part is that they will send you somewhere that will benefit your major. One of my friends who is an English major is transferring to England for an entire year to study. And many other people I know are going to places in Africa, Asia, Japan, and Australia.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The tunnel is famous on campus for it's reputation, but some people here try to trick freshmen, and tell them that if they can get up into Gunther tower, and find the bell then they'll get a scholarship, but it's a lie. There is only a recorder up there. They also have the Taste of UNC which is a welcoming feast to all of the Freshmen, and then there is a Luau at the end of the year.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UNC mainly focuses on teaching, nursing, and business. Two other things UNC is known for is their music, art, and theatre programs which all can be taken with an emphasis in education for those who would like to teach about them. I myself am an art education major, and once I graduate will be able to teach grades k-12.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The clubs and activities are endless. One person to ask about things to do on campus would be your personal advisor. Clubs also regularly post up notices in commons areas in dorms to keep students informed.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many Greek houses to join! They also help you stay involved on campus. One fraternity put on an Easter egg hunt for little ones this past spring.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus has call boxes placed all over campus, supposedly there isn't a single place that you can stand on campus, and not see one nearby. Plus campus security is always patrolling.
UNC is a wonderful campus that is... User friendly. The staff and professors are amazing, and will go the extra mile, or few extra hours to help students out personally. The academics are wonderful, and the people you'll be attending classes with are really nice, and helpful.
When attending UNC, focus on your L.A.C. classes. Remember that as an incoming student majors don't have to be decided yet. Once on campus, learn the buildings, and where they are located. ONLY USE THE TUNNEL DURING THE DAY! Make friends that are the same age, but also make ones that are older, because they have already spent loads of time trying to fit the pieces of the puzzle together that you are only beginning to sort out. Finally, have fun, but be responsible, and only do things that you are comfortable with.
If you decide to attend UNC try taking Life of the Mind. When registering it's called MIND 100. It's a class specifically designated for incoming freshmen, and the work load really helps to teach time management. As one of my professors had said to me, Decide what you want your grade to be in my class, and then do your work accordingly. That is the best advice anyone has ever given me when it comes to school.
My own personal preference when going to school is living on Old Campus. The trees are beautiful. The dorms are smaller, but after visiting the newer, larger, dorms I realized that they could say, I know my entire floor. Whereas, I could sat, I know my entire dorm. When living in the dorm remember that the RAs are your friends, and there to help, and guide you. Your roommate will also make a big difference in whether you like your dorm or not. I had a couple of bad ones, but then I found a really great one that fit. After living with her I began to hang out with other people more, and had a blast. We even had a water balloon fight with the dorm across the street at the end of our spring semester! :D
UNC is actually known mainly for the cooks that they hire to serve the students. I work at a dining hall myself, and love the people I work with. The job itself isn't terrible, but the people really make it an experience. The cooks are wonderful to talk to, and will give you tips on how to make something, and even on occasion will except recipes from students home, and try them out. Depending on how the dishes go over they might even add it on the menu.
The campus is always doing things for everyone to be involved. They have cookouts when the weather permits. There is also giant block parties with live entertainment at the beginning of the semester. Swing dancing clubs are big on campus. There are also many places on 8th Avenue to go to as well. There is something her for everyone.
This campus is one of the cheapest in Colorado, but not just in Colorado, but the world as well. I mean this in the way that UNC has a very extensive study abroad program that allows you to travel to many different countries around the world, and pay the same amount as you would at UNC, or less! The best part is that they will send you somewhere that will benefit your major. One of my friends who is an English major is transferring to England for an entire year to study. And many other people I know are going to places in Africa, Asia, Japan, and Australia.
The tunnel is famous on campus for it's reputation, but some people here try to trick freshmen, and tell them that if they can get up into Gunther tower, and find the bell then they'll get a scholarship, but it's a lie. There is only a recorder up there. They also have the Taste of UNC which is a welcoming feast to all of the Freshmen, and then there is a Luau at the end of the year.
UNC mainly focuses on teaching, nursing, and business. Two other things UNC is known for is their music, art, and theatre programs which all can be taken with an emphasis in education for those who would like to teach about them. I myself am an art education major, and once I graduate will be able to teach grades k-12.
The clubs and activities are endless. One person to ask about things to do on campus would be your personal advisor. Clubs also regularly post up notices in commons areas in dorms to keep students informed.
There are many Greek houses to join! They also help you stay involved on campus. One fraternity put on an Easter egg hunt for little ones this past spring.
The campus has call boxes placed all over campus, supposedly there isn't a single place that you can stand on campus, and not see one nearby. Plus campus security is always patrolling.