Professors Recommend
Carolina professors are experts in everything from human behavior to single-celled organisms to musical performance. They also know the best way to spend a day in Chapel Hill.
get coffee with A purpose
B3 Coffee
“We have so many values-driven people, businesses, and organizations in Chapel Hill. If I have to choose one, I recently experienced B3 Coffee, a nonprofit mobile coffee shop that provides work opportunities for people of all abilities. Students can enjoy amazing coffee served with thoughtfulness and friendliness, or if they want a deeper engagement, they can volunteer to support the business.”
Professor jeffrey mittelstadt
kenan-flagler business school
find a new favorite book
Chapel Hill Public Library
“There is no better place than the Chapel Hill Public Library. When you sit in their main reading room, it’s like being in the forest or on the porch of a great mountain lodge! And then when you need a break, you can wander downstairs to their bookstore and find a used book you didn’t even realize until that minute you desperately needed!”
Professor Hilary Lithgow
Department of English & Comparative Literature
revel in nature
Jordan Lake
“I’m a big nature lover so it’s either running or hiking or kayaking at Jordan Lake. This is my medication. This is where I design my class and design the new curriculum – it’s in the kayak.”
Professor Gidi Shemer
Department of biology
Dine Downtown
Mediterranean Deli
“I recommend enjoying relaxing dinners at one of the many awesome and student-friendly restaurants along Franklin Street. Most of them offer outdoor seating. A favorite for me is Mediterranean Deli as it offers many vegetarian options.”
Professor Snigdha Chaturvedi
Department of Computer Science
step outside yourself
Dance Groups
“I recommend Bhangra Elite, the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Homecoming Step Show, and UNC Kamikazi, a hip-hop group. They offer high-energy, highly entertaining performances with the added bonus of allowing you to sample some of the best of other cultures!”