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UNC boasts one of the most accomplished faculties on the East Coast. A large percentage of Carolina’s professors have received awards for their research, and many were inducted into national programs based on their contributions to science, art, and humanities. Dr. Oliver Smithies, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, received the Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research. The Lasker Award is the nation’s most prestigious award that honors contributions to basic medical research. Those who receive it are often called “America’s Nobels,” as 63 scientists who’ve received it later received the Nobel Prize.

The faculty, like the student body, is diverse—UNC has over 100 African American faculty members. All professors are required to have office hours, and many will arrange to meet with students by appointment if their office hours conflict with the student’s schedule. Some have even been known to set up student appointments at their private residences. Freshmen and some sophomores are likely to have TAs for their prerequisite courses. Some teachers are less approachable than others, grade unfairly, and test rather hard. Other teachers are friendlier and easier to associate with. Talk to upperclassmen to get the inside scoop on which teachers are interesting and fit your personal needs, and more importantly, which ones to avoid.

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Academics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

luy103

Psychology '14

5.0

A+

Not Easy, but Excellent Academics

The classes are going to be difficult, but you don't get accepted into Chapel Hill unless you're up to the challenge. I think Carolina is one of the best public universities in the nation. Class size depends on what your major is and what classes you're taking. Popular majors are obviously going to have bigger classes, but from my personal experience, professors are readily available to help. However, you have to make the effort to go to office hours. Often bigger classes have a supplemental recitation course, which encourages discussion in a smaller setting. It is a good school if you're undecided in your major because there is a variety of courses to try out. Being a liberal arts university, Chapel Hill will provide quality classes in English, history, psychology and other programs that a liberal arts education would entail. Chapel Hill has one of the best journalism programs in the nation, but it also has a prestigious business school and good programs for those wanting to enter into the medical field. If you're considering studying abroad, they have a large network of universities to choose from.

May 17, 2012

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ptyang

Asian Studies '13

2.7

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Professors Are There to Teach

The professors really want the students to learn so they make their exams really challenging.

May 08, 2012

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ptyang

Asian Studies '13

3.8

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Research Based Help

The professors are very helpful in finding research opportunities for students.

May 08, 2012

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Graham Memorial Building

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Graham Memorial Building The Graham Memorial Building houses the Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence. Students can come to the Johnston Center to learn about the honors program or undergraduate research, meet with distinguished alumni, or use state-of-the-art technology within the classroom to teleconference with academic experts around the world.

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Davis Library Study Lounge

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Davis Library Study Lounge On the eighth floor lounge of Davis Library, students can relax and study quietly while enjoying the view. Each floor of the library holds two large study lounges, in addition to small rooms and areas for group or individual study.

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Campus Tour of South Building

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Campus Tour of South Building Standing in front of South Building and the Old Well, a University of North Carolina student ambassador leads a campus tour. South Building is the University’s central administration building and is a frequent academic highlight of campus tours.

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