In 2012, UNC Charlotte was on the top 40 list of “On the Rise Universities.” I have seen many changes since I first arrived in 2008. The school is constantly building and there are twice as many things to do now as seven years ago. There are some things you just can’t miss out on if you ever attend or visit the campus.
1.) Intramural and Club Sports
Playing intramural sports at UNC Charlotte was one of the most fun things I did at the school. There are intramural seasons for most sports people enjoy, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, flag football and many more.
They have men’s, women’s and co-rec teams which also make for a great experience because you meet a lot of different people and build a network. Unlike intramural, club sports teams actually travel to different schools and play other teams, and they’re pretty fun as well.
2.) Career Center
Everyone who is in college eventually wants their hard work to get them a job. The University provides a career center that has helped a great deal of students in their future career paths. You can visit anytime and talk with a counselor about job fairs and what you’re interested in.
They even offer a self-assessment test that shows you four jobs you may be interested in. When in doubt, you can visit the center and try to get some sense of direction or good advice.
3.) Nature Walk
One of the hot spots on campus is the Gardens. There is a big area on campus that is gated-off and loaded with many different types of flowers, trees, streams and other beautiful sights. Students will walk through the gardens on the way to class if they have time. The gardens are popular with people who aren’t even students. On multiple occasions, I’ve seen couples taking wedding photos there.
4.) Student Union
The Student Union is THE spot for campus affairs. You can’t miss out on the Union because that’s where you will always find something going on. They host video game tournaments, talent shows, fundraisers, and many more social events. There is a help desk in the Union where you can find out any information you need.
You will always be able to find someone helpful. Whether it be looking at art, visiting Starbucks or Wendy’s, or just seeing a movie, you have to visit the Student Union.
5.) To the Mountaintop
UNC Charlotte has very nice scenery and views of the surrounding area. The library has one of the best views of uptown Charlotte. There are twelve floors in the Atkins Library. If you ever visit the twelfth floor, you will be in for two major treats: when you reach the top of the library, there is an archive of rare books and materials.
This floor of the library has all of its books in a glass room that you can see, but must be granted access to. The second treat is the view of uptown Charlotte. You can literally see the entire city from the top of the library. I have been told that the top of the library is the highest point in Charlotte that isn’t uptown.
There are many great things to do on the campus of UNC Charlotte. These are some you will regret missing out on. Make the best of your time there and don’t let anything pass you by.
David Smith graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2012. The world is what you make it.
Key takeaways
- UNC Charlotte made a top 40 list of "On the Rise Universities" in 2012, and the campus has been constantly building, with twice as many things to do as seven years earlier.
- Intramural sports run seasons for basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, and flag football with men's, women's, and co-rec teams, while club teams travel to other schools.
- The Career Center offers counselors to talk about job fairs and interests, plus a self-assessment test that suggests four jobs you may be interested in.
- The gated-off Gardens are a campus hotspot loaded with flowers, trees, streams, and other scenery, where couples have taken wedding photos.
- On the twelfth floor of Atkins Library sits an archive of rare books in a glass room and a sweeping view of uptown Charlotte, reportedly the highest point in Charlotte that isn't uptown.
Frequently asked questions
- What intramural and club sports are offered at UNC Charlotte?
- Intramural seasons for most popular sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, and flag football, with men's, women's, and co-rec teams. Club sports teams travel to different schools and play other teams.
- What does the UNC Charlotte Career Center offer?
- Counselors to talk with about job fairs and your interests, plus a self-assessment test that shows you four jobs you may be interested in.
- What are the Gardens at UNC Charlotte?
- A gated-off area of campus loaded with flowers, trees, streams, and other scenery. Students cut through on the way to class, non-students visit too, and couples have taken wedding photos there.
- What can you do at the UNC Charlotte Student Union?
- Video game tournaments, talent shows, fundraisers, and many other social events, plus a help desk, art, Starbucks, Wendy's, and movies.
- What is on the twelfth floor of Atkins Library?
- An archive of rare books and materials in a glass room you can see but must be granted access to, and a sweeping view of uptown Charlotte. The author was told the top of the library is the highest point in Charlotte outside of uptown.
- Why is the Student Union called THE spot for campus affairs?
- Because there is always something going on there, from video game tournaments, talent shows, and fundraisers to a help desk, art, Starbucks, Wendy's, and movies.
- How did the author describe the view from Atkins Library?
- The library has one of the best views of uptown Charlotte, and from the twelfth floor you can literally see the entire city; the author was told the top of the library is the highest point in Charlotte outside of uptown.
Sources
- UNC (linked in the original post)