My Tar Heel experience has been like the perfect ‘cup of joe.’ With Carolina academics, I knew I had my solid brew foundation — I couldn’t go wrong. That didn’t stop me, though, from adding cream and sugar or even changing the roast.
In much the same way, the recipe for success at our outstanding institution will be different for each of you. The key is to mix it up, add different ingredients and not be afraid to take a risk.
It’s a privilege to be at one of the top institutions in the country for academics, athletics, public service, the arts and so much more.
Brew early and often so that you don’t miss out on a Saturday morning opportunity to hear an amazing speaker like Corey Ford talk about embracing the “drunken walk” at TEDxUNC.
Add some cream to an after dinner demitasse before joining friends at a Clef Hangers concert. Take a cup of joe to a women’s field hockey game at Henry Stadium on a cool fall morning, and join Carolina Fever members as they cheer our team to its fifth straight birth in the NCAA finals.
Buy a deep discount student ticket to a world-renowned dance troupe like Alvin Ailey in your very own Memorial Hall. Be thankful and give back to this wonderful community.
Take this time to serve those less fortunate and hone your professional skills. I promise that as you grow and experiment in your four years at Carolina — you will indeed find your own personal Carolina blend.
