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Do you have any idea where you might want to transfer? This time around in your college search, you'll have a better idea of what you're really looking for in a campus. Try to find a college that has easy access to off campus stuff like restaurants, movies, art galleries if that's your thing, and clubs/bars within walking distance. Also, make sure there's relatively easy access to transportation for visits to and from home so it's not a hassle to get home during long weekends/breaks. If you get a chance to go on a campus visit/information session to one or two of your transfer options, try to get back to the campus at night so you get a feel for the student body (kids hanging out at the coffee shop, cheering on the school team at game, hanging out in the library, walking around and talking, smiling, happy, etc.).
S1 hated his first school but finished out his freshmen year there. He sent out transfer applications by Nov. of that year. During one of his winter breaks (was at a different time then most colleges) he went and visited one of his transfer options. He went to one of their hockey games at night and was hooked. Kids that he didn't even know invited him to a party, the fans were screaming and into the game, etc. After his nighttime visit, he couldn't wait to start. What a difference between his first college and his current college! Definitely search for the campus that blends good academics with social opportunities.
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