<p>Perhaps spoh year is a better indicator of a student’s satisfaction with the college experience. They have had a chance to settle in and become more engaged with the culture of their college and the opportunities offerred by their department! They are becoming a part of their community! Their experiences may be a better measure of the opportunities available to prospective first years looking for input here.</p>
<p>Any input???</p>
<p>I think I agree. It was true for me, and is true for at least three kids I know who are now soph’s. One was seriously thinking of transferring, with acceptances in hand, but is settling into soph year nicely in a new living arrangement that is much better than fresh. year’s. One is simply happier with roomy chosen instead of assigned. One is in happy frat situation after crummy roomy first year.</p>
<p>If you’re happy fresh year, great. If not - the change in the living situation and the more interesting course work might perk you up for soph. year.</p>
<p>I totally agree. Freshman year was hell for me. Making friends, beginning to get involved, or TOO involved. Living in a freshmen dorm with an assigned roommate… it’s not representative of the total college experience.</p>
<p>I almost transferred. I ended up going home spring semester and returning to my school for the fall of my sophomore year. I’m glad I gave it another shot! Sophomore I was sooo happy, and now in my junior year I can’t imagine wanting to leave.</p>