CLT Guide (On Campus)
As a student at UNC Charlotte, the most common question I get is “What is your favorite thing about the school?” and this answer is going to change no matter who you ask. I have put together 10 of my favorite things about the campus, the students, and life as a 49er.
1. Botanical Gardens - This place is a must-see to anyone visiting. Not only do you get to see beautiful plants, but there are also some awesome benches, cute bridges, and small ponds. This is the perfect spot to get some peace and quiet or take some Instagram worthy pictures. There are also different spots all along both gardens (yes, there’s 2!) to hang up your eno and read a book.
2. The Star-Quad - The star-quad sits right in front of Halton Arena and behind Atkins library. As you walk up, you can see all the way down to the Union and if you look down there is a star on the ground. This area was designed by engineers to produce the BEST echo. Don’t believe me? Make your way to star quad and whisper “Go Niners!” to experience it yourself!
3. Area 49 - Area 49 is located in Atkins library and is open to all students and faculty. Here you have access to some of the best technology to be as creative as you want. Get out of your comfort zone to learn something new about technology by attending a workshop, learn about some great resources, 3D print, and so much more! They even have a gaming lab where you can meet up with friends and check out games, controllers, and headsets to use in the lab. To learn more about Area 49, click here.
4. The Popp Martin Student Union - This is one of the main places to be on campus! The student union has so much to do including dining, movies, and many study spaces. For Dining, the union houses dining hall “Crown Commons”, Starbucks, Wendy’s, Einstein Bro’s Bagels, Bojangles, and Bistro 49. After lunch, there’s plenty of places to shop at the book store, the campus salon, union station, and Niner Tech. We also offer an on-campus movie theatre where recently released movies are FREE for students.
5. E.P.I.C. - The EPIC building houses one of the coolest vending machines on campus. Not only can you go in and see the beautiful architecture of the building, but on the lower level, there’s a Smart Market which is a huge vending machine with sandwiches, snacks, and anything you could need for long study sessions. I definitely recommend visiting EPIC at least once during your visit to UNCC.
6. The greenway - UNCC has a greenway that cuts right through campus. This is the perfect place for a Spring stroll or bike ride. With beautiful trees and a concrete path, this is the smoothest ride you’ll get. Take time to relax, enjoy the stream, cross over bridges, and just enjoy the time in nature.
7. Student Organizations - Part of what makes UNCC special is the students! UNCC houses over 600 student organizations, so no matter what you enjoy you’ll find your perfect match! One student organization, the Campus Activity Board (CAB) plans activities all across campus. This includes paintball, classes with professional dancers, trivia, and so much more. CAB events are year-round and all on campus, so no matter what there’s easy access to something fun happening near you.
8. Hammocks - After a long stressful day of schoolwork and studying, I like taking time to relax and “smell the roses”. I can do exactly this in the hammocks all across campus. UNCC has different areas where students can lay out and relax in between classes or on a nice fall day. Sometimes I would even go in the middle of the night with my friends and we would look up at the stars and get lost in conversation.
9. Light Rail - This is one of the best benefits of UNC Charlotte. Whether you are going to NODA, Uptown, or anywhere in between, this is the perfect way to get there quickly. No parking fees, no ubering, and at no cost to the student. Just hop aboard the train at the campus station with your student ID and you are set! This is the cheapest and easiest way to get to an internship uptown or a nice restaurant with your friends.
10. University Recreation Center - This is one of the newest and coolest spots on campus. Students have free access to workout classes, different courts, and even a brand new swimming pool! There’s over 30,000 sq. feet of dedicated space just for workout equipment. One cool way to see this new gym and have fun is by participating in log rolling every Monday night.
The UNC Charlotte campus has so much to offer for students, faculty, and visitors. I am still finding cool new spots all the time. Every student has a different answer for what their favorite spot on campus is, but here are my top 10!
-Taylor Cox
No comments:
Post a Comment