New to UNC-Chapel Hill, transfer student Caroline Bass is settling into her new life as a Tar Heel.
Age: 19
Hometown: Dunn, North Carolina
Major: Journalism and Political Science with a Chemistry minor
Year at UNC: Sophomore
Relationship Status: Single
Ideal Characteristics in a Friend: A kind heart, loyal and trustworthy, supportive, dependable, and a lover of life.
Favorite place at UNC-Chapel Hill: Wilson Library because of its beauty – it’s quiet and peaceful, making it perfect for studying.
Favorite dining in Chapel Hill: Carolina Coffee Shop (brunch!) and Carolina Brewery
Favorite movie: Father of the Bride
Biggest accomplishment at UNC so far: Being strong in who I am.
Celebrity Crush: Matthew McConaughey
Ideal date: One where the person I’m dating is Matthew McConaughey.
Favorite Food and Drink: Sweet Tea and Chick-n-Minis from Chick-fil-A
Favorite Song at the moment: Black Magic by Little Mix
Go To Show on Netflix: Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Chapel Hill Tradition: Listening to The Clef Hangers at concerts and events on campus; listening to The Clef Hangers at any time.
Why did you come to UNC: Carolina was always my dream school. It’s one of the best universities in the United States for my area of academic interests, and UNC has countless opportunities to become involved in student life. It also has a great men’s basketball team.
Dream Job: U.S. Congresswoman
Favorite Motivational/Inspirational Quote: “There are those who look at things the way they are and ask why…I dream of things that never were and ask why not?” – Robert Kennedy
Favorite Places You’ve Ever Traveled To and Why:
Abroad: Argentina on a mission trip – I loved Argentina because of its beautiful scenery, but even more because of the beautiful, kind, and welcoming Argentinians who live there.
In the U.S.: Washington, D.C. I love D.C. because it is the heart of our nation’s government and the place I would love to live in after graduation.
Favorite Part About Being a Tar Heel: Being connected to the Tar Heel family, past and present, of leaders, thinkers, healers, and world changers.
Keep up with Caroline on Twitter and Instagram @C_Bass6