tomjennings

I am soon going to start my first year at some public midwestern school, but I never wanted to go here and even after living on campus for only a few days, my lack of energy for this institution and lack of excitement for being here is making me feel like an outsider. The school I have always wanted to go to is Notre Dame, and I am hoping I can transfer there next year. I am worried that because I might not be making many friends here, my grades could be mediocore and my dream of attending Notre Dame will fade away while I am stuck in a place I don't want to be or belong. What should I do in the meantime to try to have at least some fun at a school I do not belong at? I obviously can't ask my roommate or anybody else on campus. Does anybody have any advice?

irishmary203

Just make the most of your time there and try and get good grades. Don't waste a year pining for Notre Dame, make the most of your time at the school you are attending. Get involved, make friends and do well. You may find you actually like the school you are at. ND is a great school but there are lots of great schools out there and it would be a shame to waste a year thinking about something you can't have right now. I would recommend making sure that the classes you are currently taking will transfer to ND, although it sounds like it may be kind of late for that because it sounds like you are in school right now . Enjoy the experience and if it doesn't work out then consider a transfer. Regardless of where you are, freshman year is an adjustment and it may take some time to feel settled. Best of luck to you.