Exchange student at UNC Chapel Hill

Hi,

I’m a French student and I have been accepted to stydy abroad at UNC next year. I have few questions.

  • About off-campus housing : are there any areas “popular” to students, where it is easy to meet other students ? And is Chapel Hill safe ? Any tips on how finding off-campus housing from France ? Because I won’t be able to arrive in Chapel Hill early, this means I can’t visit apartments, and I really would like to find it before I arrive.
  • I’ve read that making friends at UNC is quite difficult when you are an exchange student, is it true ?
  • How is social life at UNC ? Are there parties without invitation, or is it more private parties in an apartment with close friends ?

Thanks ! :slight_smile: