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North Carolina Chapel Hill - University of

Chapel Hill, NC

Travel:

2 hour, 15 minute drive from Charlotte

Local Airport:

Raleigh Durham International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • The Carolina Inn

  • AC Hotel Chapel Hill Downtown

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill

  • The Rizzo Center

  • Graduate Chapel Hill

  • Hyatt Place Chapel Hill

  • The Siena Hotel

Places to Eat

  • Top of the Hill

  • Carolina Brewery

  • Sup Dogs

  • Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen

  • 411 West

  • Lula's

  • Armadillo Grill

  • ACME

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Duke University

  • NC State University

  • Elon University

  • Guilford College

  • High Point University

GEC Student Experience

Check out insider info from former GEC students.  We send out surveys to track down info from our students who are attending schools around the country - if we have intel from a former student you will see if here!

Favorite Class(es)

  • Intro to Neuroscience

Favorite Dining Hall Meal

  • Med Deli

Favorite School Traditions

  • Rushing Franklin St after a Duke win

What is Your Major?

  • Biology

Favorite Place to Study

  • Anywhere outside, usually the Student Union annex

Favorite Off Campus Hangout

  • Purple Bowl

What Do You Do on Weekends?
How Have You Gotten Involved on Campus?

  • Greek Life

  • Clubs

  • Football games with tailgates, 

  • Go to dinner in Carrboro/Raleigh

  • Go on nature walks

  • Hang out with friends

What Surprised You Most About Your School?

  • How much harder it was than high school but also how much more rewarding it was when you do well.

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