<p>I went to Guilford College for two years, which I would say is probably one of the most liberal schools in NC (though it’s competitive with UNC Asheville and Warren Wilson in that sense). I absolutely loved it there, and even though I myself am liberal, I sometimes missed the lack of debate that could arise from having more representation on the political spectrum. There would definitely be debates on campus, but I felt that most points were tinted… shall we say leftly?</p>
<p>UNC is strong because of its size. Though one of my best friends is conservative and she sometimes jokingly says that she’s a dying breed at UNC, I know that isn’t true. What I’ve found is that with the underclassmen, it’s pretty evenly split down the middle, whereas the upperclassmen tend to be more liberal. This is just my experience, and thus anecdotal, so I’m sure you prospies will eat me up for it. That’s okay. :)</p>
<p>Anyway, if you feel any one way about an issue there will be tons of people right there with you. That’s probably one of my favorite parts of UNC, it reminds me of NYC in that way. More important than that, is if you feel one way, there will be tons of people to listen to you even if they don’t feel the same way. My friends and I are pretty liberal, but you can still find us discussing the merits of the Republican candidates for the '08 election. You may find disdain for FOX ‘news,’ but not Republicans/conservatives in general. I think that as long as you make a good case for yourself, you’re certainly welcome to feel any way that you feel.</p>
<p>My one complaint is that UNC, though definitely politically active and socially progressive, doesn’t thrive on political debate in an exhaustive sense. I was really close to going to GWU, and I do have to say I miss having a cafeteria filled with TVs all tuned to CNN. It would be neat to go to school with people who live breathe and eat domestic and international affairs… but honestly, I’ve only been here a semester and haven’t taken any poli sci/international studies courses yet. So perhaps they have yet to unveil themselves to me. :)</p>