Housing can be difficult to find during certain times of the year. Studying at UNC Chapel Hill can be managed in several ways. Most residence halls provide lounges with desks and required quiet time. Best of all, UNC's environment and temperature make it possible to study outdoors for most of the year. Eating on campus is limited to two full-service cafeterias and several vending areas.
Many residence halls offer small kitchenettes with a few appliances for simple meals.
There are several inexpensive restaurants nearby on Franklin Street, about an 8-minute walk from the center of campus. Transportation and Parking can be difficult in Chapel Hill and at the University. The town of Chapel Hill is connected to major interstates via a couple of four lane highways. Transportation within Chapel Hill is good whether in a car or bus, or on bicycle or foot. There is a bus that winds through campus and there are plenty of bike racks.