I agree with Goldenrock and mom. There are certainly many paths to medical school but there are hard ways and even harder ways. I certainly would never tell anyone to do it my way. It is not unusual to be unhappy during your early days in College. Counseling may help. Transferring to a CC without a good reason demonstrates a lack of commitment which is essential to the long road to becoming a physician. More than 80% of your fellow freshman pre meds will not make it to medical school. Transferring to a CC is academically a step down and will be seen in that light even with good grades. Going to a CSU makes getting into medical school more difficult. A small private LAC might make you more happy but will not likely be less expensive than your UC. If you wish to transfer do so directly to a LAC after one or two years.