<p>my son is very interested in unc asheville. he loves the outdoor opportunities & the music & art of asheville, but how good is the school for an out of state student?
how rigorous are the academics? he's interested in the environment & creative writing. is it a good residential feel? we hear there are alot of commuters. he really likes this school but would like more inside info.
thanks.
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<p>If your son likes environmental issues, UNCA is a good place to be. Academics, from my view, are solid. I'm an undergrad at Asheville, and I've always appreciated the professors, small class sizes, and individual attention. Academic rep is really good. Rather quiet campus, not a rowdy feel, even though I think about 1,200 students live on campus. The dorms are much better than average (except maybe Founders Hall). If your son would be looking for loud, well-attended sporting events, you really don't see that here (comparing to State, Chapel Hill, and even East Carolina games). This place has a more laid back feel, for sure, but I really enjoy it.</p>
<p>thanks so much for the info. It sounds like a great school for him, he's not interested in a crazy sports or party school. Good academics, nice people & good music would be important to him. The price is good too, even for out of state.</p>
<p>nother note (about housing): If your son ends up coming to UNCA, tell him to get his housing application in as soon as possible after you receive it (first come/first serve). Founders Hall is the older highrise - okay but wouldn't be my first, second, or third choice). Mills Hall is popular, tends to a bit livelier. Southridge is a "substance free" dorm (you have to sign a no drinking, no smoking, no substances form to live there). Westridge is nice, tends to be quieter than Mills. Governers VILLAGE has older, UN-AIRCONDITIONED rooms (wouldn't recommend, because it stays pretty warm in NC into the fall); but Governers HALL is new (hard to get into for freshmen, because they are mostly singles, which you probably wouldn't want as a freshman anyway). No cars allowed for freshmen, but there is a bus line that runs through campus that goes into "downtown" Asheville. There seems to be a lot of environmentally-friendly, almost hippy-style, & vegetarians here. But, I'm none of those things and get along just fine.</p>
<p>thank you again for the information, that's important stuff. my son isn't vegetarian, or a 'hippie' but he's open minded & i think would be happy to know there are all types of people on campus.</p>
<p>In reading the Fiske guide, it says that "the majority of students commute from nearby communities." This is a real turn off for my d; she doesn't want to go to school where most kids leave on the weekends.</p>
<p>Please let me know if this is true from your perspective.</p>
<p>There are plenty of students that stick around on weekends. Freshman can't have cars, so unless you have family or friends coming offering a ride, you'll be staying. I'm sure there are some that go home, but the school isn't that dinky that you feel everyone is gone. She wouldn't feel alone on campus, by any means. Most of the students here are indeed from NC, though. But, I'd say that about most NC state universities. As I've mentioned in previous posts, this tends to be a more laid-back, quieter campus generally speaking. Depends on the atmosphere she'd like. I'd suggest, if possible, coming to visit on a weekend, or maybe a Friday/Saturday combo, just to wander to campus and dining hall. You get a lot more out of a visit than you would from anyone's description.</p>
<p>Hi. I was recently accepeted to UNCA for this coming fall and do plan on attending. But I am trying to figure out which dorm hall would be best for me. I am a pretty introverted person so I am leaning towards the quieter halls. However I know UNCA is pretty laid back as it is, and would still like to be surrounded by plenty of opportunities to meet new people. I don’t want to be stuck in a ‘stay in your room and study’ type of hall. While I rarely (rarely!) drink, and do not use drugs, I have no problem with people who do. Because of this I am leaning away from the wellness housing (but it’s not out of the question). Also I’ve noticed that most rooms seem to be set up as two doubles sharing one bath. Is this how all the hall’s are set up (besides the singles) or are there other options for freshman?</p>
<p>Let me know any imput you have, I truely appreciate it!</p>
<p>I’m a lot like you Lynnberly. Super laid back but I usually only click socially with outgoing people.</p>