<p>So the college that I really wanted to go to (and my top choice) admitted me for the spring semester and not the Fall, I am taking a couple classes at community college this fall, so i wont be that far behind....</p>
<p>But there are some things that I am worried about.......</p>
<p>That making friends in the middle of the year is difficult</p>
<p>Joining Clubs mid-year, such as the School Newspaper, will be awkward or not available.</p>
<p>That I will get a horrible dorm or a terrible roommate that nobody wants.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any experiences starting at a college/university Mid-year have any advice?</p>
<p>I don’t have that particular experience, but I have transferred schools, took a semester off and whatnot, and I would recommend taking the opportunity to get into your top choice.</p>
<p>It might be different at different schools, but at the School Newspaper, people seem to come and go. I think it’s the kind of place where you show your value with your work.</p>
<p>There’s not set time to make friends. It’s not like people will shun you if you’re friendly and interesting… Boring and shy people can go through all four years of college without making a single friend.</p>
<p>Clubs are always trying to recruit people each semester. At my school they have two involvement fairs: One in the fall and once again in the Spring.</p>
<p>In terms of making friends, usually some colleges might have an orientation for transfer students. If your college offers this, you’ll be able to make friends. Don’t forget about clubs.</p>
<p>The roommate/dorm thing can happen to anyone – whether they start in the fall or in the spring. Just think positive and hope for the best!</p>
<p>Take advantage of this fall to do something you’ve always wanted to do but never could fit into your schedule before. Learn to ride a horse. Volunteer at the homeless shelter. Take up sushi making. Buy a unicycle. Not only will it make the wait shorter but it might give you something to talk about with your new friends when you get to school. :)</p>
<p>One of my best friends (and now roommate) was also a Spring starter (I’m guessing your school has a similar program to mine).</p>
<p>As someone above stated, clubs are always looking for new members, in both the fall and the spring, so that’s not an issue.
A lot of the January starters at my school join greek life to jump start getting to know people, if that kind of thing floats your boat.
It’s really not something you need to stress out over. I’m sure it will be fine!</p>
<p>Also, I didn’t even meet most of my closest friends until spring of my freshmen year or later- you’re always meeting new people in college, long past orientation and your first semester.</p>