<p>I am currently at a school 9 hours from home as an incoming freshman. I have had a really rough first semester and a lot of troube making friends- which is very strange for me because i consider myself an outgoing person. I have felt extreme depression being here and have struggled with this problem in the past, although in the past year was extremely happy. My school is about 12,000 kids in a fairly big southern city. I am so unhappy I am considering transferring for the spring semester to a smaller school closer to home. Thinking about staying here another semester makes me miserable, but transfering so quickly also gives me huge amounts of anxiety. THe schools I am going to have barely any surronding college town, unlike my current school which is full of bars and things to do. I am afraid although none of this appeals to me now, it might when I am older. I am so stressed and upset over what to do i can not concentrate on my school work.</p>
<p>I implore you to seek professional help from a school psychologist, not an adviser or online discussion board. Regarding academics, try and put aside all of your preconceived notions about the school. I understand that you don’t like it, I know the feeling. Your grades do matter though; so work hard in your classes so you have no difficulty when trying to transfer. That is the best advice I can give. </p>
<p>best of luck</p>