<p>Since UNC is considerably larger than other colleges I am looking at, have you noticed any problems with overly large classes and lack of individual attention? This is my biggest concern with UNC and I was just looking for some feedback from people who have had the opportunity to see for themselves.</p>
<p>I have generally averaged about one huge lecture class per semester during my seven semesters at Carolina (though I did not have any during the past semester). These are almost always divided up into recitation sections, and I always went to the TA that led my section when I needed assistance with the course, though the professors often hold office hours as well. For the vast majority of my courses, though, there were somewhere between 20 and 40 students in the class, and I have found the professors to be very receptive to requests for meetings during office hours (most are also willing to accommodate your schedule if you cannot make their office hours). I have also found most of my professors very willing to read e-mailed drafts of papers and respond with comments when a face-to-face meeting doesn't work out for whatever reason. Others may feel differently, but I personally have experienced very little lack of availability from my instructors in various departments.</p>
<p>You'll find that class size depends on the type of classes you take. Languages are always 20-30 person classes while the first level sciences will almost certainly be large 200-300 person lectures. If you can place out of Chem or Bio 101 with AP credit, that's great. From what I've heard, as you move into your upperclassman years there are fewer big lectures.</p>
<p>As for individual attention, usually if you make the effort to seek it you'll get it. </p>
<p>Something else to consider is academic advising and class registration. At UNC I've had problems getting spots in classes that I want. I ended up taking two classes last semester that I didn't want to take and will probably have to do the same this semester. Languages (ahem, Spanish) are particularly difficult to get into unless you place out of the elementary courses. However, I'm sure it is the same at any large university. If you can't handle a lot of compromise on class selections you probably want to steer away from UNC. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>