We interviewed students in the pit throughout the day to gain insight about their perceptions of the pit.
Q: What is your year in school?
A: Freshman (6); Sophomore (8); Junior (11); Senior (8)
Q: How does your perception of the Pit change at night?
A: The Pit is definitely more quiet. It remains as a place to meet up, but not to hang out. Has a more serious feel to it than during the day.
Q: What two hour time period do you think is busiest in the Pit during the day?
A: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Q: If you were to look at a picture of the Pit, how would you know it was the Pit?
A: Bricked area with steps leading down into it. Two trees in the middle.
Q: What does the Pit symbolize to you?
A: The central hub and hangout spot on campus. Great place to meet up with friends, study, take a study break, or grab a bite to eat. The Pit is also the home of campus organizations "pit sitting" on a daily basis.
Q: How do the interactions of people in the Pit change throughout the course of the day.
A: In the morning, people seem to be in a rush to get to classes, and have little time to stop and chat. By lunchtime, the Pit is bustling with people meeting up and just hanging out. Later in the afternoon, the Pit is still the location of meetings and conversations, but these are usually more school related meetings rather than social meetings.
Note: There were no distinguishing differences between the answers given by the different class years. The Pit seems to be the center of social gathering during the day no matter how long you have been at UNC.
Pit Interview Questions
