Carolina Away connects Tar Heels around the globe

Meet some of Carolina Away's students to learn how the program has helped shape their first year at UNC-Chapel Hill — both academically and socially.

By Rob Holliday, Univesity Communications, Monday, February 22nd, 2021

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Launched in the fall semester by the College of Arts & Sciences, Carolina Away is a virtual program that allows first-year and transfer students to take remote courses and explore new opportunities at UNC-Chapel Hill from anywhere in the world.

But Carolina Away is more than just remote classes. It’s a way for Tar Heels to meet their classmates and begin building lifelong connections.

Hear from Carolina Away students to learn about their experience in the program.

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