Higher Education in North Carolina
Location
North Carolina colleges and universities are located in a variety of communities, large and small, from the mountains to the coast. If international students are entering a four-year college, they may be a part of the local community for at least four years. Things students may want to consider include distance from home, climate, recreational opportunities, cost of living, and opportunities for part-time employment and internships. For example, if international students are preparing for a career in finance, they may want to attend a college that is located in a city with a high concentration of banking industries, which can provide internship placements. North Carolina’s community colleges are located so students can commute from where you currently live.
International Student Body Composition
One of the strengths of college is the opportunity to meet new people and be exposed to new ideas and cultures. The composition of the student body varies significantly from campus to campus within North Carolina. For instance, some colleges draw students from across the country and around the world. Others draw students primarily from within North Carolina or from a small region of North Carolina. Other elements of the student population that you may want to consider include the ratio of males to females, racial diversity, or average age. While you are likely to meet interesting and different people wherever you go to college, it is important to consider the kind of student body you are interested in joining.
Recreation in North Carolina
The Heart of Motorsports
North Carolina has always lead the pack when it comes to motorsports. Grab your helmet, your goggles and come see what racing in North Carolina is all about!
First Flight
North Carolina and aviation are inextricably linked. That's thanks in large part to a pair of Ohio brothers who on December 17, 1903 lifted free of earthly bonds at our Outer Banks for twelve seconds that changed the world.
Fall Color
North Carolina is home to over 120 species of trees, most of which are represented in the mountains. These trees are the masters that create the brilliant kaleidoscope of colors each Fall. Weekly foliage reports are posted here from the first week in October until early November. Use our interactive fall color forecaster to predict color across the state. Find the best places to bike, hike and drive to see the color display. Everything you need to plan your trip and more!
North Carolina Food
In a state known for its superb beauty, many sometimes overlook the exquisite offering of cuisine in North Carolina. With the coast providing a bounty from the sea through the native herbs of the heartland to the southern comforts of our mountains, North Carolina's menu is as varied as its landscape.
North Carolina Golf Trail
Beginning with Harry Vardon's visit to North Carolina in 1900 during an exhibition tour at Pinehurst, a tradition of excellent and beautiful courses began. Now, North Carolina is home to nearly 600 courses; each uniquely combines the regional features with the challenging game. This combination of natural beauty and challenging courses means North Carolina is the state to experience golf - the way it was meant to be played.
Cherokee Indians
Deep in the storied Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, there’s a revival going on. A revival of the culture of the Cherokee. This culture is undergoing a new flowering of the arts in all their varied expressions.
