Branded Content Editor Stephanie here. 👋 Fun fact: I’m a UNC Asheville alum, and I recently had the opportunity to swing by my old stomping grounds and see what’s going on at UNC Asheville these days.
Read along to find out more about what a day in the life of a UNC Asheville student is really like.
What we tried:
📍First stop: The chemistry labs at Zeis Hall.
Chemistry student Sam S. says one of her favorite things about UNC Asheville is the hands-on opportunities. | Photo by the AVLtoday team
First, I got a chemistry lesson. At UNC Asheville, the classroom experience is engaging, innovative, and much more fun than just reading a textbook — just ask the student researchers who are working directly with Drs. Amanda Wolfe and Ryan Steed on groundbreaking, NIH-award-winning research to develop an antibiotic for drug-resistant strains of bacteria.
UNC Asheville chemistry students in the lab. | Photo by the AVLtoday team
📍Next stop: Highsmith Student Union
Student Health Ambassadors provide protective gear, resources, access to info on COVID-19 testing sites, and more. | Photo by the AVLtoday team
Next, I met two Student Health Ambassadors who shared more about the program . Thanks to their work in educating + supporting their fellow students, UNC Asheville had among the lowest rates of COVID-19 transmission of any UNC System school during the pandemic.
📍Last stop: Campus entertainment office
Planning student life activities sets students up for success in their future careers, and these students nailed it. | Photo by the AVLtoday team
Last but not least, I chatted with two members of the homecoming court who played a big part in planning homecoming weekend (which was in full swing during my Fri., Feb. 25 visit). How was the Bulldog spirit this year? Electric.
What not to miss:
The hands-on learning opportunities. Whether students are working with public health leaders, synthesizing protein, or bringing a big guest to campus, there’s always an opportunity to jump in, get involved, and gain valuable experience for their future careers.
What we’re still talking about:
The impact that UNC Asheville students have. Here’s just one example: UNC Asheville students intern with 20 nonprofits and government organizations each summer through the SECU Public Fellows Program , working directly with local leadership and giving back to the community.
How you can experience this:
Prospective students and their families can schedule a campus visit on UNC Asheville’s website . Tours run on weekdays.
Pro tip: Plan your visit on a day you can catch some Bulldogs baseball — and bonus: tickets are free this season, thanks to Ingles .
Things to know if you go:
- Experience: A day in the life of a UNC Asheville student
- Website: https://www.unca.edu/admission/visit/
- Address: 1 University Heights, Asheville, NC
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