UNC currently offers many safe and socially-distanced programs to keep students active. Here are just some of the programs offered here!

Indoor Rock Climbing

Indoor rock climbing is a new and exhilirating sport to try this month. Currently, all certification/orientation and rental gear fees are waived, so come on in and enjoy the wonderful world of climbing for FREE! If you’re interested in learning the basics in a small group and safe environment, sign up for the Introduction to Climbing classes – every Wednesday from 6-8pm!

https://campusrec.unc.edu/programs/carolinaadventures/climbing/

Swimming

UNC has state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor swimming pools for student use. Due to COVID-19, UNC is utilizing a pool lane sign-up system to manage the number of people in our facility and ensure proper physical distancing measures. Sign up here!

https://stayactive.unc.edu/Program/GetProducts?classification=0dc5c3fe-bfdf-4385-9004-f8a49d38d2c5

Cycling

Cycling is one of the best forms of exercise right now! While most fitness classes are currently over Zoom, UNC is still offering socially-distanced cycling classes in-person! Sign up for an appointment here.

https://stayactive.unc.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1be8249f-ef37-4de3-8ee9-ff9c30523711&semesterId=9fd3e12a-ceaa-49c8-b363-4737041fcdcb

Ping Pong

No reservations needed for ping-pong at UNC! Unwind with friends on the first floor with games of ping-pong. Visit the Student Union Welcome Desk for equipment.

Yoga

Yoga is a calming sport, especially after a long day of homework and exams. For in-person yoga sessions, sign up at the link below. Slots go quickly so reserve your seat soon!

https://stayactive.unc.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=181ebda5-2ce2-4dbd-bdc4-c3cd65928ab7&semesterId=9fd3e12a-ceaa-49c8-b363-4737041fcdcb

Hey Tarheels!

If you missed the RHA Social Justice Advocacy Board’s event last month, feel free to review the recorded event here! This is your chance to learn more about the history of race at UNC from Dr. Parker and Dr. Leloudis, Co-Chairs of UNC’s Commission on History, Race, and a Way Forward.

Hey Tarheels!

RHA held a joint town hall with Housing to reflect on the fall semester and discuss what will happen with the spring semester. Here is the recording of the event if you want to recap or were not able to make it!

Written by Lauren Haines, Class of 2024

After almost three months of mind-numbing online classes and social distancing, there’s just one more hurdle between UNC and a well-deserved winter break: Finals Week. So, if you’re twelve chapters behind in your asynchronous class, haven’t watched a lecture in two weeks, or just want some extra help, here are three study strategies for surviving Finals Week at UNC: Zoom University edition. 

Take Notes by Hand

Most students agree that taking notes by hand is literally the worst. It’s messy, time-inefficient, and there’s the possibility that your notes will disappear forever into the dark recess of your backpack. But science doesn’t care, and researchers agree: you’re more likely to remember notes taken by hand than by keyboard. 

Learn to Use “CTRL + F”

Let’s say you’ve ignored my last piece of advice. Or maybe you prefer typed notes. Whatever the case, if you take notes by keyboard, your “F” and “CTRL” (“Command” for Mac users) keys will be your best friends during Finals Week. 

Nothing is more soul-crushing than scrolling through a 20-page study guide, trying to find the one specific bullet point you need to answer a question. So don’t do that. Hit “CTRL + F,” instead. It’s a fun, fresh alternative to searing your retinas with blue light, squinting at 12 pt Times New Roman font for two hours straight. 

Of course, to use the “Find” function effectively, you’ll need to organize your notes—otherwise, you won’t know what you’re searching for. I recommend putting keywords beside their synonyms in parentheses (see example below) just in case you search “pain” instead of “Taylor Polynomials” on your calculus study guide.

Here’s an example :

Keyword → Mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell) ← Synonym

Manage Your Time

This study strategy is an old classic. Whether your classes are in-person or online, nothing beats time management for squeezing an “A” out of even the hardest final. Psychology majors (and the American Psychological Association) can back me up on this one: the more time you take between study sessions, the better you’ll retain the material—and the less time you’ll spend studying in the long run. 

So, there you have it: three research-backed study strategies to help you finish the semester with flying colors. And if you want additional help, there’s always the UNC Writing Center, the Learning Center, or good old-fashioned office hours. 

Above all, remember: you got this.

Hey Tarheels!

If you are interested in attending engaging leadership development and social programs, hearing from dynamic keynote speakers, and attending FREE interactive virtual conference for residence life leaders, you should register for the North Carolina Association of Residence Halls (NCARH) and the South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (SAACURH) Virtual Conferences!

Sign up here by October 2nd for SAACURH 2020, and sign up here by October 16th for NCARH 2020.

We hope to see you all there!

Today is Election Day! This is your opportunity to have your voice heard in choosing the Governor who will advocate on your behalf. All students who lived on campus at the beginning of the semester are eligible to vote. Voting closes today (9/2) at 11:59PM.

Vote for your 2020-2021 Governor by going to the following link: https://heellife.unc.edu/ – sign in with your onyen, select your community, and scroll down to Governor Election 2020.

Happy Spring Break Tarheels!

Have you always wanted to go thrift shopping with your friends? Do you have old clothes taking up space in your wardrobe? Do you want to update your wardrobe in a sustainable manner?

From now until April 1st, RHA will be collecting used items like clothing, school supplies, and larger items commonly used in the day to day life of a typical student. In exchange, for every item donated, a participant will get a certain amount of tickets they can use to exchange for other items at RHA’s largest sustainability event of the spring: THRIFTY SWAP! It will be held on Monday, April 6th from 1-4 pm in the Gift Plaza next to the Union.

Don’t have items to donate? No need to worry! On April 6th, we will have several environmental organizations tabled at Thrifty Swap. Visit their tables, get a card stamped, and you will be able to exchange that for an item!

Hellooo Tarheels!

We hope everyone is getting HYPE for the annual Duke UNC Watch Party on February 8th! Doors at the Union Great Hall and Auditorium open at 5:15 pm and the game starts at 6, but space is limited. There will be food, free giveaways (including a jersey!), and good company. Remember to bring your one cards and your game faces!

Hey Tarheels! Come to RHA’s Confections CelebRHAtion event on Thursday, November 7th. Have some free hot chocolate, tasty deserts, mugs, and play Kahoot for a blanket giveaway! We hope to see you there!