Concerns as a transfer student

baktrax
Tue, 06 Aug 2013 01:49:14 +0000

At my school, there was an org for transfer students, so you may want to consider seeing if your school has something similar. I know a few transfer students that met a lot of people that way, and it helps to know people who are in the same situation as you. Joining other orgs, especially ones that have social events, can also be a good way to meet people, and if you’re living on campus, your dorm will likely have different activities throughout the year that you can participate in.

If you’re interested in soccer, you could see if your school has intramural or club soccer teams. That would be a great way to meet new people, as well.

In terms of the change in academic workload, I wouldn’t worry about it too much. If you’re schedule allows it, you can take fewer classes your first semester to help yourself transition. Your school may have a tutoring or writing center that you can use if you’re struggling, or you can ask someone at the writing center to look over your first paper for you. They often have an idea of what kind of writing that professors expect.

Professors and TAs are often also willing to help you out with your paper to give you an idea of what they expect. They may not have the time to read drafts, but they are usually willing to talk about your thesis or other concerns you may have.

If you have three roommates in a four bedroom suite, does that mean you all have your own room? If so, that sounds like a great living arrangement to me. You get your own space, while still being able to socialize with others nearby. If it’s four people in one room, then that might be crowded, but it’s still doable.