9 Weird Things You Know If You're At UNC-Chapel Hill
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9 Weird Things You Know If You're At UNC-Chapel Hill

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9 Weird Things You Know If You're At UNC-Chapel Hill
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Every UNC-Chapel Hill student who walks the brick sidewalks to class has nearly fallen when they encounter that random uneven brick. Sometimes the bricks aren't even there and have been taken by seniors as part of a tradition. There are so many things about UNC that just don't add up. Here are just a few:

1. Gendered bathrooms being separated

We've all seen the stray men's bathroom with no other bathroom in sight. Sometimes the bathrooms are even separated by floors. Why is it a treasure hunt to find a bathroom?


2. Registering for classes

It's a painful process of picking classes that fit into a schedule, refreshing Connect Carolina 123 times and being branded by the red X's that appear when all of your classes are full. Not to mention that your registration time could be in the middle of class or one of the very last times–thanks UNC!


3. Random sidewalks that are difficult to walk on

Every time I walk near the planetarium, I have to fight to keep my balance on the awkward grey stone. Who designed that?


4. Bikes that never leave

I lived in Ehringhaus last year and walked by the rusted frame of a bike every day. No seat, handlebars or tires. This bike has been there forever, and there are lots of other rogue bikes locked up around campus.


5. Different halls have different water

Let's face it, some halls have better tasting water than others. Dey Hall has super cool water while Carolina Hall has warm water. You never know what you're going to get.


6. Never ending construction

It just doesn't seem to go away.

7. Lecture hall desks

If I wanted to write on something tiny and unstable, I would have taken notes on the P2P.


8. Classes never being canceled

Last year, I walked to Coker Hall to attend a Philosophy class and watched at least five students slip on ice. I guess we're supposed to sled to class?


9. Duke thinking they stand a chance

Let's face it. Our blue is better, and anyone who disagrees is wrong.


What weird things have you noticed at UNC?

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