Unhappy and considering transfer

entomom
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:48:00 +0000

Just some things to think about:

Does Drake get many transfer students? The larger the number of transfers, the easier your transition is likely to be, socially and academically, as there will be others sharing your experience.

What is the housing situation like at Drake? Do most students live on campus after the first year or do they move off campus? Are there many commuters?

Do you have any friends there that would give you a base for your social life?

Whether or not you transfer, I think you need to get out of your comfort zone and start joining clubs, study groups, whatever is necessary to get yourself out, meeting people, and getting involved in something. While college can be a great time in your life, truthfully it can also be very challenging because it means major changes in many ways and lots of expectations that may or may not be fulfilled.

Hang in there!