University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Niche

Studying at UNC Chapel Hill is a great privilege, still with room for growth. This review is specific to my experience as a master’s student in the School of Social Work (with in-person, hybrid, and virtual classes). My pro’s & con’s center on 2 topics:

Quality mentorship: The primary reason I came to CH is because of the quality mentorship from faculty & staff. Compared to my previous experiences, this school offered the perfect combination of expertise in what I hoped to learn along with supportive mentors. An area for growth is the lack of regular advising in the 3-year MSW Program.

Diverse connections: The fact that the school is comprised of students, staff, faculty, and community members from a variety of diverse backgrounds is its greatest strength. This creates a learning experience much greater than what can be curated by any one group. Every interaction is a learning experience! An area for growth is the lack of diversity within greek life and among tenured faculty!