<p>I like it here, personally. Maybe it’s because I am a mellow person or something. I never have any fear going outside and I like my neighbors (ALL of them are grad students/PhD candidates). I guess if you want a more hectic lifestyle San Diego or the Bay Area would suit your tastes better. As mentioned before, your best bet would be to withdraw from UCD, attend community college, and transfer. However, I HAVE heard that it is not difficult to transfer from one UC to another (less difficulty than what others let on) especially if you are in good standing with your current UC. I heard Cal State transfers are the hardest to transfer into the UC system (difference in purpose/philosophy?). Either way I don’t think it will be that difficult to transfer if that is what you want :/</p>
<p>Personally, I would try the quarter away to UCSD to test the waters and THEN try to transfer if I liked it.</p>
<p>I would give UCSD’s transfer center a call and ask questions. I know from the UC transfer thread that UCSD is VERY harsh when it comes to prereqs and are very strict with their guidelines for incoming transfers. The CC route would probably be better for SD because A LOT of transfers TAG in/apply and CCers get priority. Know that at a community college you can sign a transfer admission guarantee (TAG) into UCSD and have a guranteed spot if you meet their requirements.</p>
<p>Best wishes.</p>