TO THE EDITOR:
Today I join the ranks of numerous opinions regarding the academic “scandal” that has engulfed UNC over the past few years, which recently came to a boiling point with the Wainstein report.
Undoubtedly, many prospective students, current Tar Heels and alumni alike have wondered what effect such a damning report will have on the value of a Carolina degree. For those weary souls, I’d like to offer some unsolicited perspective based on my own experience.
Having moved out of state after graduation, I got a realistic look at how individuals (read: employers) view the University and its alumni; let me tell you, it’s overwhelmingly positive.
Each and every professional I meet seems to know what we already do. UNC provides students with a first-rate education and prepares students for the “real world” by fostering those skills employers value — critical thinking skills, a formidable work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, etc.
“UNC is a great school,” many say.
“That’s where I’d like to send my son — any advice on getting in?”
These are things that I hear on a regular basis.
I hope you all still take as much pride in our beloved University as I do.
