<p>Sorry I have no specific links, but I seem to recall from my years of reading this board that transfers to Barnard (even ones that transfer in the Winter) ARE housed together and that they do have orientation-type activities. In fact, a poster that was very, very active and helpful and enthusiastic about Barnard back when I first joined CC, was a transfer in her Junior year, I believe. </p>
<p>So my optimistic opinion is that the OP will go into Barnard and this new experience knowing that she needs to make a concerted effort to establish ties with people…to look for new relationships and new activities to join. Terminus, I really, really hope that things work out for you!</p>