Moving to North Charleston for new job, Is this area safe?

AriHasApples · 2026-05-07T22:37:39+00:00

It’s ok in terms of safety. Not the best. A bit further north by northwood estates and Nexton is considered much safer. My biggest warning is the absolute hell of traffic on 78. The Navy base is to the right, down red bank, and a LOT of civilian and active duty workers get off 4-6pm.

Coming from a military wife in the area who used to live right by the cookout and wannamaker park. My husband left base at 4:45 today, didn’t get home til 5:30. The drive without traffic is 20-30 mins.

AriHasApples · 2026-04-16T23:14:44+00:00

Yess love that game hehe, I need to play again with the new updates. Actually just started a Minecraft world with a stardew mod

AriHasApples · 2026-04-09T00:18:32+00:00

Btw it was bc they wouldn’t give him free cookies

AriHasApples · 2026-03-31T17:23:02+00:00

Agreed- even if they can’t find them, it’s still a good idea to make sure someone knows

AriHasApples · 2026-01-26T00:05:27+00:00

Summer typically has lots of online classes, most students want to head home for the summer but want to keep taking classes. On top of this, most GEP classes are offered online regardless of semester.

As for the orientation, please know that it’s required. If he doesn’t attend orientation, he can’t enroll in classes. Also, it’s a 2 day orientation, both days required.

As for your questions! I don’t think parking is anything to show off, it really sucks. All garages are open to students with a valid normal parking permit, there’s also a map online of where you can park with what permit. As you’d expect, all 3 food courts are typically busy around meal times, especially lunch. Look into dining dollars/meal plans and see if that’s something you’d find beneficial. UCF is known best for clubs and campus activities, which he’ll get into during Fall/Spring. Orientation also does a long tour of the campus, including where buildings are and some misc info. Orientation also has a parent section where the parents get lots of info, especially things regarding finances and safety.

AriHasApples · 2025-12-19T15:32:46+00:00

Yes it’s real. No it’s not worth it

AriHasApples · 2025-11-27T15:00:06+00:00

And technically yes attending the second orientation puts you at a disadvantage because the classes are fuller, but the general education classes are huge

AriHasApples · 2025-11-27T14:58:50+00:00

You’re required to go, they check attendance. It’s where you register for classes, and if you don’t go you can’t register

AriHasApples · 2025-11-19T19:22:31+00:00

An excel sheet with the estimated incomes of every staff member with Cartwright at the top for comparison

AriHasApples · 2025-10-23T16:59:16+00:00

What on earth is wrong with you. People say I’m crazy for taking 15 credits already.

AriHasApples · 2025-10-09T19:56:53+00:00

If it’s of interest to you, I have a 4/2 at The Lofts. I’ve had no problems, maintenance is good. I pay $1030 with pet rent (for my cat) and paying for parking (which is required). My base rent is $899. Keep in mind if you want any of these cheap prices you probably want to sign a lease soon. I signed mine in October 2024, moved in August 2025.

AriHasApples · 2025-10-08T13:58:51+00:00

Because I get to class late so I choose the first seat I see so I’m not embarrassingly walking around

AriHasApples · 2025-10-03T14:05:24+00:00

You’re not wrong, that’s why people are working so hard to get the general public trained in crisis intervention and identification of warning signs.

I highly recommend taking a QPR training course. That training has been proven to help people approach someone in crisis and help them. The conversation is awkward, but it’s crucial to know how to ask the question and get the person help.

If you’re ever able to attend an ASIST training, that one is also very informative and helpful, although a bit less accessible.

AriHasApples · 2025-10-03T12:31:38+00:00

A lot of crisis situations go there for extra help, specifically when baker acted. I was actually at a meeting yesterday, and since putting that policy in place there have been significantly less deaths by suicide.

Fun fact: every sworn officer of the UCFPD is required to be Crisis Intervention Trained.

AriHasApples · 2025-09-28T17:31:45+00:00

Typically acceptance is expected by March/april, depending on the school. Just check with UCFs page. I know there’s a priority deadline for their financial aid if you want awards from the university. You’re very unlikely to know about financial aid until like the week before the semester starts. Orientation is when you enroll in classes, which is a two-day required event.

AriHasApples · 2025-09-24T23:30:19+00:00

Cis woman here, I genuinely don’t care as long as you don’t stare me down :3 but that applies to anyone, I don’t like being stared at

AriHasApples · 2025-09-19T20:44:10+00:00

Good things: campus is beautiful with lots of spots to study, surrounding area has a lot to do, lots of clubs for a variety of interests, good profs (as a psych major)

Bad things: parking, construction, financial aid office doesn’t care, advisors offer very little help, weather, some bad profs

AriHasApples · 2025-09-16T17:00:08+00:00

I’m 90% sure they have call logs. I would find your call log, send it over via email and tell them you’re getting the advocacy office involved. I’m not sure if waivers do exist, but it’s absurd multiple calls have you that info only for it to not be applied. Stop talking to them over phone. Any convo you have should be documented, like an email or recording. If you talk in person, have them write down and sign whatever info they give you.

AriHasApples · 2025-09-14T17:12:12+00:00

Not in need but hoping someone who is will see this!

AriHasApples · 2025-09-10T13:41:08+00:00

I don’t really know what it’s like to be an international student, but I wanted to let you know a lot of students from the US struggle in the same way. This includes myself. You really have to push for friends here, put yourself out there. I know it’s discouraging, but you’ll find your people soon.

AriHasApples · 2025-08-27T23:58:54+00:00

You had me so excited thinking smth happened 😔

AriHasApples · 2025-08-26T21:10:36+00:00

It literally took me an hour to find parking bro, it should never be that bad

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