Transferring schools?
@la_plus_bonne (167)
United States
December 16, 2006 3:22pm CST
I'm currently a freshman in college, and I just finished my first semester. I'm really not enjoying it so far. I don't really like to go out and party, and i'm very focused on my schoolwork, and I feel like I'm the only one at my school. I'm not making many friends. My school isn't very well-known, but I feel like I'm working harder for worse grades then my friends who are going to well-known schools. But, I don't know if all of this is because of the school that I attend or if it's my personality, and my fault that I'm not enjoying school. Should I consider transferring or would I just be wasting time and money?
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@perfectstranger (727)
• Indonesia
17 Dec 06
Just be your self, and do all the things that makes you comfortable. Keep trying. Make all this b'come chalenge for you
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@drumm1n (499)
• India
17 Dec 06
first of all , never compare yourself to others who may or may not be doin better than you! that will only bring you down. Focus on what you can do to make your life better! studyin ahrd in school is not a bad thing! just do other things as well, learn to play an instrument, play a sport. dont be so dependant on other people! friends come and go you dont havta worry bout them
@ContentWriter (954)
• South Africa
17 Dec 06
I think it is definately a decision you must come to on your own...
Keep in mind though that the social aspects don't come naturally to everyone. So what if it takes some time to make good friends. If you are at college there are definately other students whp are focused on their academics. YOu just need to find them!
Try joining a society related to your major, you will find students who share interests with you!
Good luck to you :)
@la_plus_bonne (167)
• United States
17 Dec 06
Thanks for the advice, I will make it a goal to become more involved next semester. Only problem is I don't have a major!
@bluevoice (46)
• United States
16 Dec 06
That's a question that you will have to evaluate for yourself. One bit of advice is that if you are going to transfer. You need to do it now while you are a freshman. It is easier to transfer credits for core classes than it is to transfer classes in your major. You should think about if you really feel that it would benefit you academically and not so much socially. Good luck, and whatever you do, FINISH.
@la_plus_bonne (167)
• United States
16 Dec 06
Thanks for the advice. I'm definitely going to finish college one way or another, whether it's at the school I'm at now or not. I'm really trying to focus on academics but it's hard considering the social aspects, as well as the grade deflation that my school is infamous for.
@la_plus_bonne (167)
• United States
17 Dec 06
Thanks for the advice. I do find it annoying, and it's really hard to focus on my academics because of it.
@toonatoons (3737)
• Philippines
17 Dec 06
i had the same problem, too, when i was in college. i had to take a course i'm not really interested in, but i finished in 4 years time because i didn't want to waste my parent's money. you just have to make the most out of it. give yourself time to adjust. just getting out of high school and getting into a new school without knowing anybody could be stressful. give yourself a break, too. having friends usually take some load off your back.
@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
17 Dec 06
When I was in college, I transferred to another school but for another reason and it turned out even better for me at the new school so you will have to decide what is best for you. I would probably give your current school a little more time to see if things get better or not since you have only been there a semester. It takes some getting used to at first and you will probably start meeting people and making new friends soon. If things are still not good after another semester or two then I would consider transferring.
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
17 Dec 06
To Hell with other people. You do what you want to do and you get ahead. It is a dog eat dog world and those who like to party and drink are going to get left behind. Do not lower yourself because they do not want to get their acts together.
@cutegal23in (12)
• India
17 Dec 06
If you are not enjoyin the course bcz ur not interested then u can think of changing.But if its just bcz of social aspects then its not a wise thing to do as u ll b wasting ur time as well as money.I dnt think tht its compulsory to party if ur in the college.It depends on ur personality ,likes n dislikes.So dnt worry much about ur classmates.Be happy with the friends you have n concentrate on ur studies.After all everyone cant b ur friends
@scarymary (124)
• United States
17 Dec 06
Unless you don't get into the school you are trying to transfer in I don't see how you would be wasting money that way? If you really don't enjoy the school, I think you should try another out! That is exactly what I did and I am very thankful for it.
