The Daily Tar Heel has compiled all the information a UNC incoming student needs to know before stepping on campus this fall. This guide covers everything from course registration and student resources to weekend activities, all things sports and a UNC/Chapel Hill history lesson.
Community organizations across Chapel Hill and Carrboro provide identity-based services to local residents. The Daily Tar Heel has compiled a list of some of these centers and the resources they provide the community.
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After over a year on hold, many annual events are set to return to Chapel Hill and Carrboro this fall. Here are just a few examples of the festivities students can attend around town.
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With a national championship and two additional NCAA Tournament semifinals appearances, UNC's fall sports did pretty well for themselves last year. Going into 2021, will these teams live up to the successes of last season?
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Howell commands a powerhouse offense that will be backed by a fully returning offensive line, as well as veteran wide receivers like senior Beau Corrales and junior Emery Simmons. Most of UNC's defensive line will be returning for the 2021 season, supported by standout linebackers like senior Jeremiah Gemmel, junior Eugene Asante and graduate student Tomon Fox.
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This time, the coronation took place in Shelton's stadium — with students packed shoulder to shoulder just outside the fences to watch the title game. This time, for the ninth time, Shelton had once again led her team to glory.
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How do college students get through countless hours of reading, writing and studying? One word: coffee. Here are seven places on or near campus to grab that much-needed cup of joe.
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UNC has a variety of organizations that host events throughout the year where students can snag free things — including swag, food and health products. But knowing how and where to find these events can get a little tricky. Here’s a first-year’s guide to finding free stuff on campus.
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Incoming first-years are encouraged to take advantage of as many of the services the University provides since they are free and easily accessible. "The graduating seniors tell us 'I wish I would have come earlier,'" Abels said. "So, a first-year student or a sophomore shouldn't hesitate to make an appointment. You don't have to have a particular reason. Just come to check us out or come to one of our events, and we will be glad to see you."
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"College is supposed to be fun. Yes, you are working on advancing your schooling to eventually be a cog in the capitalist machine, but you will meet some really cool people and make some amazing memories. Reward yourself every now and then. What you're doing is hard, and you need to find the joy in the small wins."
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"There will be times when you feel like you're incompetent and don't have your life figured out, but trust me — most people are just faking it till they make it. Even if some of your peers seem like they have it all together, they're probably a mess and good at hiding it."
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As the oldest public university in the nation, UNC — and the town that was created because of it — has a rich history that spans over two centuries. From the founding to the civil rights movement to recent tragedies, here's a timeline of some major events that have happened at the University and in Chapel Hill in the past 232 years that students should know about.
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Transitioning from high school to college can be difficult for students. In order to set themselves up for success, students should create positive study habits that help them perform well in college courses. UNC students use a variety of techniques in order to create effective and healthy study habits — such as scheduled study sessions, studying in public places and switching up the content to avoid burnout.
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Carolina Athletics is probably best known for its six-time NCAA champion men's basketball team, which has seen iconic moments from Michael Jordan's game-winning shot in the 1982 title game to Chris Webber's ill-fated timeout in 1993. However, the men's basketball and football teams are far from the most decorated sports programs that North Carolina has to offer.
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Navigating the course registration process as a first-year can seem daunting. UNC students shared some helpful tips to make the process go more smoothly.
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Securing your ticket to a game is paramount for the overall sports experience at UNC, and here's how to do so.
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