INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT UNCW
“I am an international freshman at UNCW,
earning a double major in International
Business and Computer Science. I am also
a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity,
Surfrider Foundation, Sailing Club and
Water Ski Club. I chose UNCW because
Daniel O.
before applying, I did a lot of research on
colleges and found out that UNCW has a
from Hungary
double majoring in Computer Science great International Business program with an
enormous number of study abroad options.
and International Business
I think that even though we international
students are already studying abroad, it is important to continue the exploration of the
world and UNCW is a great partner for that! UNCW is a great partner in many other
ways. The professors are fantastic; they are there for students when you need them,
and they have an open door policy. That means if their office door is open, you can
just drop by and ask questions or ask for help with your assignments. UNCW is really
flexible with helping you create your schedule. If you like morning classes, you can do
that; if you like evening classes better, you can do that. And if you are daring enough
to attempt something like double majoring in computer science and international
business, they will help you with that too! The student body is very welcoming and
after your first day here, I am 100 percent certain you will be in love with the people,
the beautiful weather, the campus, and all the surroundings. It can become a new
home for you as it became a new home for me.”
Sutheeda S.
from Thailand
majoring in International Business
Atsushi U.
from Japan
majoring in Film Studies
“I thought I would transfer to UNC Chapel Hill
after I was done with my ESL program here
at UNCW; however, after being in different
classes and meeting the professors I changed
my mind. I love the campus environment and
classroom environment. Professors here are
very understanding and always willing to help
students.”
“There are two main reasons why I decided
to apply to University of North Carolina
Wilmington. First and foremost I believed
UNCW could provide me a lot of opportunities
to learn film production because they have
one of the top film departments in the U.S.
The second reason is its location. Wilmington,
North Carolina is famous for a locale of movie
and TV drama production and they have a
film studio. Moreover, there is a beach and
downtown near the campus. It only takes 10 to
15 minutes to get there. I am also glad to live
in the dormitory, International House, because
the students who live there are from different
countries. They stimulate me with their different
opinions and perspectives.”
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT UNCW
Kai C.
from Sweden
There were a number of things I considered
when looking at colleges. I was looking for a
place that had a great biology, marine biology
and environmental science program, a place
that wasn’t located in a city, and a place where
I could build relationships with the professors.
UNCW met all those criteria.
When I attended high school at Berkshire
School in Massachusetts I was kept very busy
with activities. I wanted to make sure there
would be plenty of things for me to do at college. Specifically, I wanted a school
where I could play hockey or surf; UNCW enabled me to do both by having a good
ice hockey team and by being located near the beach. The wide range of clubs and
activities the university offered was something that was important to me. When I
went through the application process, the people I dealt with were very friendly and
helpful; I contacted other schools that didn’t seem to care, or have time for me. What
helped me make my final choice was my visit to the school. I loved the campus,
the professors I met with were friendly and I got to meet with the heads of the
departments I was interested in majoring in. From the moment I set foot on campus,
I felt extremely welcomed and sensed a relaxed vibe; ultimately my on-campus visit
helped me make the decision to attend UNCW. Now, almost four years later, I am still
in awe of the relaxed and friendly atmosphere this campus has—I am so glad I chose
to attend UNCW.
double majoring in Biology and
Environmental Science
Kairi B.
from Germany
double majoring in Marketing
and Spanish
“Well, I heard about UNCW because both the
director of my high school in Prague and one
of my good friends from Holland have houses
here. They told me a lot about the city and
both of them absolutely love it here. They
love the restaurants and the great access to
downtown and the beaches. In addition, the
tuition is, as compared to most other states,
relatively cheap. I also knew that North
Carolina has one of the best public school
education systems in the United States. ”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.uncw.edu/admissions or
www.uncw.edu/international to learn more about the
international admission process.
If you have additional questions, please contact
Ms. Linda Byrnes, International Admission Counselor,
at (910) 962-7779 or byrnesl@uncw.edu.
University of North Carolina
WILMINGTON
601 South College Road,
Wilmington, NC 28403-5904
(910) 962-3243
www.uncw.edu