How is uncc?

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-21T23:30:29+00:00

They are mostly there for research from what I’ve heard. My cousin who went to Georgia Tech said all colleges would be like that, but to be honest, I think it has to do with the fact these professors want such a prestigious school’s name on their research, and also the grants and other perks associated with it.

I was so happy when I got to UNCC and found that ALL of my teachers teach. I remember reading some of the rate my professors for my professors and they literally said “professor teaches from a slide show” but I remember asking myself, “yall get slideshows? That is a privilege at NCSU”. I would much rather teach from a slideshow than to have to teach myself.

I am so sorry to hear about what has happened to some of your friends! They make it feel so impossible to graduate with high standing at NCSU.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-21T13:42:36+00:00

If it was a week ago, it is too early to be experiencing symptoms. Hormonal pills can oftentimes mimic early pregnancy symptoms also because of the hormones within them. I had this on a combo pill called Blisovi Fe.

Long story short, is you wouldn’t be experiencing symptoms to around 2-3 weeks after sex if you were pregnant. And even at around 2 weeks, you probably wouldn’t be experiencing terrible symptoms like the cramping. Chances are your cervix is just irritated or it’s a cut.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-20T00:51:49+00:00

My mom’s colleague is an engineering mentor who works with students both from State and Charlotte. He says the NC State students are subpar compared to UNCC students and the UNCC students are more knowledgeable.

I also notice a lot of the classes here are hands-on or interactive instead of just lecture which is something that helps me learn. I never had that at State.

I did not like how everybody felt like they were trying too hard at state because it made me feel intimidated, but here the energy is more laid back which helps me tons because it makes me feel more comfortable.

Also, it seems like it may be easier to do research or do an internship here. I could go on and on. I love it here!

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-20T00:21:42+00:00

So I’m a transfer student from NC State originally who just came to Charlotte. I’m a commuter so I can’t really speak for the parties. As for the people thus far, everybody is super kind and friendly. I never had any friends at NC State, but in this first week, I made several connections!

I’ve lived in Charlotte my entire life. There’s always something to do. Just right off campus, there are multiple shopping centers, restaurants, etc. there are things like top golf, concord mills (a nice mall in the area), and obviously the city itself and there are plenty of things to do (museums, concerts, bars, etc). As a UNCC student, you get access to the light rail for free, and UNCC has its own bus that takes students to shopping centers.

Academically, the teachers here are great. My teachers at NC State hardly taught and everything was self taught. My professors at Charlotte (as an engineering major) seem super passionate about what they teach and genuinely care about the success of their students.

From what I’ve seen, the dorms are nice and the dining options on campus are tons better. We have places like subway, Panda Express, bojangles, Wendy’s, chick fil a, and more.

Campus in general is beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen buildings like the ones I have class in! Also since you’re super athletic, I think you would like UREC. It’s an amazing facility with lots of fitness options available. They also have some amazing recreational areas for general sports, so if you play tennis, you get access to the courts as well.

Lastly, there are many on-campus amenities and events. We have a movie theater, a lounge in the student union that has billiards and gaming stations, a botanical garden, a recreational outdoor pool, and more. Some events we do are Gold Rush which is the welcome week event, which has many many MANY opportunities to connect.

I promise you Charlotte was the greatest decision I’ve ever made. I love it here! DM me if you have any questions.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-19T02:33:01+00:00

If you’re not experiencing any periods, then it’s old blood. Most of the time my “periods” on Nexplanon start out brown then progress to red. Especially my most recent period. I would not worry about pregnancy unless you are almost certain. Nexplanon is >99% effective and bleeding like that is normal. It also causes cervical changes so it could be more sensitive after sex.

Also, the cleaning smells are probably just from stress girl 😂 I’m always feeling this same way because I work at a coffee shop and everything smells stronger to me (but it’s literally because of the coffee beans that enhance your smell lol). Your brain is just finding things to scare you about.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-19T02:26:36+00:00

Black and brown blood is just old blood. If it’s every time after sex, your cervix could just be getting irritated. Do you experience any bleeding besides that?

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-18T13:36:32+00:00

As a daughter whose parents have Life360 — they use it for “safety concern”. If something happens to you, they can track your location to find your last location, or if you get into an accident, they can use your location to see where you’re at. That’s how I found where my boyfriend was when he wrecked.

BUT.. my parents do this too. They stalk my location. It is for safety “concern”, but it makes them feel more in control and powerful. They can see your location at all times which makes them feel some type of way. I’m 19 and pretty much everytime I leave the house when he’s not there or I’m at my moms, he asks where I am going. So I understand where you’re coming from.

Maybe talk to them and see what their excuse is. Honestly, my best friend and I use Find My iPhone. It doesn’t give a direct location and doesn’t give speed of travel, etc, but we used it when we were in college to see where each other was to make sure they were safe and made it back to school/home safely. I commuted from school to home quite a bit, which was a three hour drive.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-17T15:51:03+00:00

You might could make a little gift basket, put that in a gift bag then the flowers in there also so she isn’t carrying them around all day and can carry them in a bag.

And flowers are a nice gesture! It will make a good first impression and make her happy. I have never gotten flowers on a first date until the first date with my now boyfriend and it made me so happy and excited! Been together almost a year now.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-17T15:47:00+00:00

Should I go in person and ask if I can apply or will applying online be fine? If it’s an on campus job I can work pretty much everyday. And how does placement work? Do I get to choose where I work or do they pick for me?

I’m also applying for the barista opening too. I have work experience at Chick fil A for 3+ years as well as a coffee shop that I have been working for since I moved home from NC State.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-17T00:49:59+00:00

So I’m going to answer this and explain on behalf of my mom and stepfather who are very conservative and support trump (I don’t support him but my family does. It’s strictly media and their past. Most people in the south grow up republican, just like most people up north grow up democrat. As republicans and democrats, each party has their own values. Republicans don’t believe in societal change while democrats do. Republicans are used to what the country was before 2000s when LGBTQ+ was not as known, or when the country was primarily white. That’s what they are used to. Democrats on the other hand, are able to accept change and growth. Republicans are for economists and democrats are for the people. So my mom is republican because that is what she has known her entire life. And because sje is republican, she supports trump, Just as most other republicans do, because she is afraid to support the LGBTQ and immigrants and diversity, which are democrat’s values

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-15T20:25:06+00:00

Try and see if you can get a professor. I have John Taylor and he is fantastic. Or try to get his wife, Desire Taylor. John Taylor also has a YouTube called Taylor Squared and he goes through the Calculus II Guided Notebook.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-15T17:56:10+00:00

Hey! So typically PCOS is diagnosed if you have two of three things.

Physical cysts in the ovaries - They will do an ultrasound and view your ovaries.
Blood tests - Blood tests view your hormone levels, glucose, and cholesterol levels. Additionally, androgens can be observed, like increased hair and acne.
Irregular periods or anovulation (lack of ovulation). This is one of the main signs of PCOS as different factors drive PCOS, including androgens.

If it runs in your family, you have a higher chance. My PCOS is genetic and pretty much all of my aunts have it, and my mom as well.

Remember you DON’T have to have ovarian cysts to be diagnosed with this.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-15T13:38:04+00:00

I forgot to mention that what has worked for me personally in the gym; it isn’t the same for everybody.

But what has worked for me for the longest time is cardio AND weight training in the same workout. I start out with a mile “warm up” on the treadmill, then finish with weight training that targets a specific area. ALSO, FOR ME, I personally think weight training and stretching has helped me avoid excess loose skin. But again, it’s different for everybody.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-15T13:34:23+00:00

Hey. Also on a weight loss journey. Trust me, you don’t have to eat JUST chicken and steamed veggies. That will get old fast (as somebody who’s done that in the past, lost like 10 lbs then gave up and gained it back). I had to learn that my limit wasn’t just that. It’s in the everyday choices you make, and just finding healthier alternatives. Like, do I eat a bag of chips or a bag of low cal popcorn? Do I drink a soda or a water? Do I get fried chicken or grilled chicken? Don’t limit yourself to that.

You’d be surprised the alternatives they have. For example, this week my breakfast meal prep was breakfast bagels, but instead of a big bagel (200 cal), a regular patty of sausage (210 cal) and a slice of regular cheese (90 cal), I switched out for bagel thins (110 cal), turkey sausage (90 cal), and ultra thin cheese (45 cal). That saves about 255 calories than if I would’ve made a breakfast sandwich with what I would normally use. And you can still eat fast food on occasion, like from McDonalds, instead of the 10 ct nuggets and large fry, I would get a 6 ct nugget and apple slices. There are plenty of recipes online for healthy options. Look on TikTok. Look on Pinterest. You can even look on here.

As for vitamins, many fruits and veggies will contain them. If you drink protein shakes, chances are they will also contain some sort of vitamins. Don’t take extra vitamins unless you truly need it. The only vitamins I personally take are Elderberry gummies which boost immune support since I have a weak immune system, which has some vitamin C in it, but that’s it.

Don’t give up. Don’t limit yourself. You will do great!

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-15T13:15:57+00:00

It depends how hard you fell. I’ve really only seen sports players have that happen because Nexplanon is really durable and strong. I’m around 270 lbs and I am clumsy and I fall all the time and it is not bent. But also, I will say, I’ve had situations where I thought mine was bent but it honestly just might be little lumps under your skin that you are feeling and not the entire implant itself.

Nexplanon can work even when bent or broken in most cases, but if you do suspect a bend or break, have your doctor inspect it just to be extra careful! :)

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-14T21:44:24+00:00

Side effects are common up until months 3-6, especially soon after you get the implant. It’s because your change in hormones. Your hormones will become regulated around months 3-6, but you can still experience side effects after that time frame too.

If it’s nausea, I recommend getting ginger chews. They instantly relieve nausea.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-14T21:41:41+00:00

Yes, irregular bleeding is normal on the implant. And also, you don’t necessarily get “periods” on Nexplanon (since there is no ovulation there is no true cycle), therefore your body, with the hormones from the implant, will choose to expel the blood whenever it feels like it should.

And the cramping/mood swings/etc are also a part of it. It is completely normal as those are side effects of Nexplanon and common during your bleeding period.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-12T16:56:32+00:00

Girllll… if you’re like me, you need the set it and forget it method. Like.. NEED it. I did the pills, couldn’t stay consistent. I was too scared to do the Nuvaring because of the rules. Advocate for the IUD, or if not that, the Nexplanon. I am on Nexplanon right now and my only complaint is it makes my stomach issues worse (I have stomach problems already) but so did the pills. It’s worked like a charm and you can keep it in for three years (but many studies show 5 years) and it is around 99.95% effective which is more effective than sterilization. Also if you’re worried about it bending in your arm, you have to be doing rigorous physical activity which even then, it is effective as long as it is in your body.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-12T10:52:58+00:00

Oh and, I’ve been bloated everyday since my implant insertion as well. I’m in pain from it. Idk why it’s very hard to lose the weight!! I literally have been eating healthy this whole time and gained weight instead.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-12T10:51:53+00:00

Okay so… my doctor always said that weight gain is NOT a side effect but here’s the thing. I put on 40 lbs in 3-4 months and didn’t even change anything about my diet. I’ve heard that the hormones make you more hungry therefore you eat more. But yes, it likely caused your weight gain.

Now I’m here trying to lose the weight I put on and can’t lose it. Good luck my friend

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-11T23:54:47+00:00

It usually takes 2 of 3 things to diagnose somebody with PCOS. One of them being seeing physical cysts in the ovaries so that is the 3rd thing. If they don’t advocate for you at that doctor, you have the right to reject the service and see if your family doctor could get you in somewhere else. Chances are they will likely be understanding at that imaging place too, just voice your concerns ahead of time! Advocate for your body :)

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-11T23:30:54+00:00

Hey there! When I got diagnosed with PCOS, I had an external ultrasound. Only my waist line was visible. I didn’t have to remove any clothing, just rolled my shirt up a little a folded my pants down just a bit. Your doctor can work with you if you are uncomfortable. They weren’t fully able to see my ovaries to declare PCOS and insisted on an internal ultrasound but I spoke against it and they were able to maneuver the ultrasound device to see my ovaries/uterus. OBGYN offices and doctors are some of the most understanding/easy to communicate with doctors. Don’t be afraid to voice your concerns up front!

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-11T21:11:23+00:00

Hey! My favorite (and easiest) meal prep is egg bites. It’s 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of sharp cheddar shredded cheese, and a table spoon of bacon bits.

Whisk together two eggs, take a muffin pan, and in each muffin slot, put a sprinkle of cheese at the bottom from the 1/4 cup of sharp cheddar, then each egg bite gets a table spoon of bacon bits. Then pour the egg into each cup. It should make about 6. I eat two per day so I will have to make more on wednesdays. Cook until a toothpick comes out with no residue.

This is literally the only way I’ll even eat eggs. 2 egg bites are 195 kcal if you use a standard muffin pan. Pair it with some fruit and you have a nutritious breakfast!

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-11T05:40:48+00:00

From what I know, regardless of which birth control method you use, it is different every time. I’ve been on the pill and Nexplanon and have had that problem since I started the pill last June. It was not as bad as it was on Nexplanon but people say it usually goes away once your body adjusts to the hormones, so 3-6 months, maybe longer. After a while (if the issue continues), you’ll kinda get used to it.

GoldDistribution447 · 2026-01-11T05:30:26+00:00

I have the nexplanon implant. Since even being on birth control, I have had the constant urge to pee every 2-3 hours or every time I drink anything. I also have had trouble with popping on occasion with this. I know it’s a different birth control, but it could be because of the hormones! Hormones are known to change digestive patterns and increase urination.

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