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I moved from North Carolina to New York three years ago. Here are 6 things that surprised me when I went back.

Erin McDowellAug 23, 2022, 19:31 IST

I was surprised to find a few differences when I revisited North Carolina after moving to New York.Erin McDowell/Insider

I went to university in North Carolina, but haven't been back since graduating three years ago.
I now live in New York and was surprised to find a few differences when I revisited North Carolina.

When I visited in June, I noticed that my old college campus and Chapel Hill were filled with LGBTQ+ pride.

A pride installation at the church on my college campus.Erin McDowell/Insider

I tried North Carolina barbecue for the first time and thought it rivaled barbecue I've had in Texas and other states.

A plate of North Carolina barbecue food.Erin McDowell/Insider

I was also amazed to find delicious food in unlikely places like the gas station.

A sandwich from Sheetz.Erin McDowell/Insider

I discovered that there were tons of fun events I never took advantage of while I was in college.

Posters for events in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.Erin McDowell/Insider

I was also surprised to find that while much of the area around my college town was exactly the same, some things had changed.

Downtown Burlington, North Carolina.Erin McDowell/Insider

I found that apartments were more expensive than I remember.

An apartment in Raleigh, North Carolina.Erin McDowell/Insider

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