Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 18:48     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Anonymous wrote:We drove through and looked but did not officially tour. It was a Friday around 4 or 5. Campus was completely empty. We literally saw 3 people and there was a line of cars out. My impression it was a commuter school.


I do think there is a suitcase school aspect to it and a large percentage of students live off-campus after first year. Might be a little tough for an OOS student with no ties to NC.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 18:23     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Anonymous wrote:Dropped a bomb? Lady get over yourself.


+1.

Have you considered, you know, asking your daughter what she likes about it, what interests her?

I just know it's got a good marine biology program.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 17:27     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Dropped a bomb? Lady get over yourself.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 17:26     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

We drove through and looked but did not officially tour. It was a Friday around 4 or 5. Campus was completely empty. We literally saw 3 people and there was a line of cars out. My impression it was a commuter school.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 17:17     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

A decent school that's also a bit of a party school. It's more relaxed partying than the REAL Eastern NC party school, ECU, though. I know a lot of people who went there and some got pretty good educations, some didn't, but they all still love the beach. It's a very normal college.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 17:16     Subject: Re:University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Intended major?
They are great for marine biology (for example).
Otherwise, it’s a regional state school that happens to be at the beach.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 17:13     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My daughter dropped the bomb this is on her school list. She has like a 4.7 GPA and good SATs.

NC State Wilmington looks like right by Beach and pretty far South.

Is this some type of beach party school? At 375 miles south of DMV sounds like nice weather year round.

Anyone hear of this school? It is a safety school but she looked at map and location and in love


OH NO. What is the issue with that?


I have to do an almost 800 mile round trip to drop her off!
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 17:08     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Anonymous wrote:It’s an alright school. Very large, mostly in-state students (as with all UNC affiliated campuses). Has a reputation as a party school, perhaps in part because of its beach location.

Have you done a campus visit? Does your child have an idea what they want to study? Are there other admissions offers being considered?

I confess, I’d probably be a bit disappointed if my 4.7 GPA kid picked UNC-W.


Just to clarify, every NC public university is UNC System school even NCSU, ECU, WCU.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 16:51     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

It’s an alright school. Very large, mostly in-state students (as with all UNC affiliated campuses). Has a reputation as a party school, perhaps in part because of its beach location.

Have you done a campus visit? Does your child have an idea what they want to study? Are there other admissions offers being considered?

I confess, I’d probably be a bit disappointed if my 4.7 GPA kid picked UNC-W.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 16:39     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Anonymous wrote:My daughter dropped the bomb this is on her school list. She has like a 4.7 GPA and good SATs.

NC State Wilmington looks like right by Beach and pretty far South.

Is this some type of beach party school? At 375 miles south of DMV sounds like nice weather year round.

Anyone hear of this school? It is a safety school but she looked at map and location and in love


OH NO. What is the issue with that?
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 16:36     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Wilmington is a lifestyle choice - chill
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 16:33     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Anonymous wrote:Beach
🏖️


Well there is that! Also short drive to Spring Break.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 15:47     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

Beach
🏖️
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 15:44     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

It’s a good school but nothing amazing. Has some great programs, depends on major.
Anonymous
Post 03/30/2024 15:42     Subject: University of North Carolina -Wilmington

My daughter dropped the bomb this is on her school list. She has like a 4.7 GPA and good SATs.

NC State Wilmington looks like right by Beach and pretty far South.

Is this some type of beach party school? At 375 miles south of DMV sounds like nice weather year round.

Anyone hear of this school? It is a safety school but she looked at map and location and in love