Category: Social Sciences: Site Ethnography Presentations (Sec 091)

Preface: The time I heard the term “coronavirus,” I was sitting in my high school psychology class as my teacher interrupted his lecture to tell us about the “deadly” virus going on overseas. Like my other classmates, I had my … Read more

By Richard Mara I grew up in a conservative, evangelical family. We were the typical, stereotypical church-going folks and weren’t very tolerable towards members of the LGBTQ+ community. I was raised on the belief that being gay, or anything like … Read more

Hi! I’m Caroline, a first-year Biology major at UNC-Chapel Hill. For my Ethnographic Study, I chose to examine a popular science museum in my hometown: The Greensboro Science Museum. I grew up attending this museum frequently and have not visited … Read more

Preface Having a social life six and a half months into a pandemic is fairly difficult as indoor gathering places are largely closed. However, golf courses have always served as a social gathering hub that conveniently encompasses a large swath … Read more

http://vimeo.com/469124610Preface: I am not sure about my fellow classmates, but I am exhausted right now. It seems like it is always go! go! go! with little relaxation time. For my ethnographic study, I took a look at the courtyard in … Read more

Location: Topsail Beach Access Research Question: What motivates young adults to use this beach, and how has COVID-19 impacted these activities and this population?   Introduction:   Hello, I’m Sydney Hardee and I’m a freshman studying media and journalism at … Read more

  Chris Hewgley Preface: Maple View is an ice cream parlor located in rural Hillsborough. It is a locally owned business which I was recently exposed to for the first-time, last month, and I loved the beauty of the surrounding … Read more

Preface: Growing up Indian, I always noticed the lack of emphasis on mental health within my culture. Being depressed was treated as if it was a figment of one’s imagination; those who opened up about their issues were told to … Read more

  Preface: The University of North Carolina is home to nearly 30,000 students and almost 30 division 1 teams. Of these many division 1 teams, the fencing team is one of the more intriguing ones. While the art of the … Read more

October 14, 2020 By Annie Henegar Preface: I love being outdoors and I know that as a student I feel like I have wasted my day when I do not go outside and do something. Since COVID-19appened I have found … Read more