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michaelaa
East Carolina University '13
Majoring in History Teacher Education
Member since 8/4/2011
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Friendly, Clean and Fun!
From the top of the line rec center, to the dining halls, student center and other places to eat, it is always great to meet friends in between classes. You always see people smiling everywhere. Especially during the warm weather (april through october) so many people are out on the mall, studying in the grass, swinging from a hammock, playing catch or just sitting around and talking. Even the library is pretty nice, and it's not that bad to be there (even at 4 am during exam week). The student center is awesome, and has CHEAP bowling and pool (along with video games) and every weekend they show a recent movie in the movie theater. There is always something to do on campus if you're ever bored!
Aug 04, 2011
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ARRRGGGHHHHH!
The amount of school spirit is crazy! Even just walking around campus on a non-game day is awesome. Whether people are shouting 'Purple! Gold!' or just wearing the school colors, they are proud to be pirates. Football games are a must! And the basketball team (while we are not on the same level as Puke or the Tar Holes) is improving, and its still a lot of fun to watch both the men and women, the atmosphere inside Minges is crazy. Baseball and softball games are a must as well. And if you are interested in volleyball, golf, swimming, diving, track, or just about any other sport....we have it! If you want to participate....our club teams are some of the best! Men and Women's Rugby have made it to National's multiple times; Men's LAX are national champs; Men's and Women's Basketball always make it to National's; Ultimate for both men and women is huge! Being on a club team, or even just playing an IM sport (like innertube water polo!) is one of the best experiences at ECU.
Aug 04, 2011
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Some of the Best in NC.
Considering you are in Greenville NC, and no one East of Raleigh or outside of NC has ever heard of the place, the downtown scene is really great. Especially Halloween! There are the famous drunk buses that run on the weekends til 230 am that take you from dt to about every main apartment complex in the area. And even if you live in the furthest dorm, its still only a 10 minute walk to dt. There are plenty of bars and clubs (for both underage and 21+). Parties here are unlike anywhere else you'll go. Whether its a huge party at some apartment (like Sunchase or the Landing) or at a frat house, you'll always find something to do on the weekends. Remember, you can't spell parties without pirates!
Aug 04, 2011
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Health...Meh. Safety...Awesome.
The student health center is....kind of a joke. But considering you get free visits (its covered in tuition, you get what you pay for). A good thing is that since NC requires every college student to have insurance, you can use that insurance and go to Physicians East over by the hospital (and med school!) who are awesome! As for safety....not much crime goes on, but when it does, the police are quick to respond. There are not that many incidents on and around campus, and the ECU police do their best to keep everything under control.
Aug 04, 2011
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BLECH.
Parking SUCKS. Good thing the bus system is awesome thought. Parking passes are expensive, yet it's nearly impossible to find spaces except for realllyyyyyy early and reallllyyyyy late at night (aka when no one needs a spot). Not to mention the parking people ticket you like crazy. One time my car was parked in a spot where I didn't have the right permit for it for only 10 minutes and I got a $35 ticket!
Aug 04, 2011
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