<p>I didn’t put much thought into social life prior to applying here, but I’ll be transferring next semester as a Computer Science major, so all of my CS classes will only be on Busch. However, I won’t be living on campus and I don’t want to be confined to Busch. I’d like to see, if not meet, as many students as possible. I still have room for one elective each semester. What campuses do you guys recommend taking my electives in?</p>
<p>In my opinion it doesn’t matter where you are taking your classes. It really depends on what type of person you are BUT If you are NOT living on campus, you will NOT get much of social interactions. My brother just transferred from a CC and he is commuting this semester. It is truly a pain in the butt for him and he always comes home after 12 at night. He has made a few friends, but they only meet each other to do projects and other work.
As a transfer student, you don’t have much of a choice of where to take your classes. You will just be left with whatever classes that are open. If your classes are in busch and you want to visit other campuses, you can take the bus. However, I don’t think you would want to visit the other campuses just to meet people.</p>
<p>There are tons of clubs and organizations you could join but the transition from a CC(if you came from one) to a university could be tough and leaves you no time to socialize.</p>
<p>aww, that sounds a bit depressing, but thanks for the advice. i am planning to join one or two clubs there if i have time, but I’ll also be working to pay my own rent, so i will try to make the most out of my on-campus experience.</p>
<p>As a commuter, you will still be using the bus system to get to all your classes. Therefore, I would stick to Busch/Livingston in order to minimize bus riding. Spending time in the library, dining halls, etc, will expose you to many students. I really wouldn’t worry about trying to spread yourself among campuses; I don’t think it will make much of a difference. </p>
<p>Give yourself time to acclimate: it’s a huge school.</p>
<p>btw I am a parent of a current student; I attended Rutgers Pharmacy school many years ago.</p>
<p>ps do you already have a job? Think about getting a job on campus in order to meet other students.</p>
<p>I never thought of that. Thanks for the advice, rualum!</p>
<p>I agree with rualum’s advice.</p>
<p>If you join a club, they meet and do activities all over the place so you’ll have opportunities to venture off of Busch. Plus it’s an easy way to make friends and study buddies ;)</p>