‘Best four years of my life’

Members of the Class of 2021 reflect on their experiences at Carolina, from moving into their residence halls for the first time in 2017 to concluding their undergraduate studies during a pandemic.

By Rob Holliday, University Communications, Friday, May 21st, 2021

There is no denying that the Carolina experience for the Class of 2021 was unique. The pandemic created new hurdles and challenges that they couldn’t have expected when they first arrived in Chapel Hill.

But all the experiences between the day they first moved into their residence halls and the day they turned their tassels have created a lifetime of memories they won’t forget.

Press the play button to hear the recent graduates reflect on their time in Chapel Hill

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