University of North Carolina at Pembroke Stats, Info and Facts

Although I have never been on campus, I will be visiting during the February open house. It may sound crazy, but UNC Pembroke was my first choice and the only school I applied to. If you speak to either Christina Bell or Tony Lewis in the admissions office they will tell you that this is the school that I wanted to attend. Even though Pembroke has approximately 80 student organizations including Greek Life and Honors programs, these were not my priority. I have heard, from some locals visiting Charlotte, that every 4th of July there is a huge celebration in Pembroke and that the community is more like a family. Personally I like the sound of that. A current student, a 2011 graduate and personal friend of mine, told me which dorm rooms she thought were the best, and given that we have exactly the same preferences in living spaces, I am just going to work out any kinks that may arise on campus in the fall of 2012. I looked up the school's credentials, safety ratings, and asked all the students, faculty, and locals that I have encountered how they like the community. Having been told the school is extremely safe, diverse, and generally speaking an exceptional place to live, I know that I will love being on campus.

I am really enjoying attending this University because it offers me an opportunity to experience life away from my family. This university also has a lot of entertainment throughout the week which makes me feel right at home.

I think things will be great at this school. It seems to suit me so well.

The university is nice, but it's boring. A lot of students have transferred to other colleges after a year or two at UNCP. There isn't much to really do. Lumbee Hall often gives students the 'run-around', and the university often makes decisions that affect the students without their (students) approval. Once I graduate, I'm NOT attending this college again.

I come from a small town and I knew that a large college would be too overwhelming. UNCP is great because of the small town feel. I have already made so many close friends.