As of 2015, UNC Chapel Hill is home to over 18,000 undergraduate students. With so many students coming from a variety of backgrounds, the diversity makes it seem as though there is little in common with all 18,000 of us.
Whether currently enrolled or alumni, the one thing that we all share is the Tarheel experience. Here's a short list detailing some things all Carolina students know to be true.
1. The bricks. The bricks are out for your life.
A beautiful landscape in all seasons, but every student will trip or fall at the hands of those bricks at least once in their undergrad experience. Just let it happen, we've all been there.
2. There's nothing like gorging yourself at late-night.
Sure I have two papers and an exam tomorrow, but heck yeah I'm going to get some 11 p.m. waffles. This is honestly one of the greatest Carolina ideas ever.
3. UL, P2P, RU, U, CUAB, YoPo, SRC, etc.
We should get a language credit for being fluent in abbreviations.
4. Eating lunch on the steps of Wilson is a bonding experience.
Or studying, reading, talking, really anything. If you don't hang out with your friends on these steps once in a while, you're missing out. It's a beautiful view of the quad -- also ideal for people-watching.
5. Speaking of great views, the view from the eighth floor of Davis.
One of the best views on campus. If you can get past the eerie/intense silence up there, it's so worth it.
6. Finding all the good eats on Franklin.
Literally any type of food you could think of is on Franklin Street. From ToPo to Spicy 9, there's a little something for everyone.
7. UNC's frozen yogurt crown-and-jewel, YoPo.
Sure, Ben & Jerry's may be just around the corner, but you can't beat the price of this incredible froyo. Oh, and don't compare it to Sweet Frog. There's no competition.
8. You know how to stuff a backpack full of free stuff.
I'm looking at you, Fall Fest. Between all the free totes, water bottles, t-shirts, and buttons, we know how to get some swag.
9. Finally finding your perfect study spot is like finding a little slice of Heaven.
Also, can we talk about how Carolina has a ton of hidden gems that look like Hogwarts?
10. Who couldn't love being a Tarheel?
The school pride here is incredible. There's such a comradery around campus. We're Tar Heels born, Tar Heels bred and Tar Heels dead.