<p>1) If the Housing dept won't DO anything about your violent roommate situation and your RA isn't helping- not even helping you find a safe place to sleep (whether in her room or not), and you can't sleep with a friend for a couple weeks, I would just NOT go back. Sleep IS important as well a place you can call your own for privacy.</p>
<p>2) If the labor department refuses to give you that job that you were offered/promised, show them the letter IN writing that, even though you're a freshman, you're STILL entitled to that job.</p>
<p>3) If the administration basically sucks like that they ignored a student sleeping outside in the cold to protest, there's something wrong, and they're supposed to be in charge of your welfare and financial aid? </p>
<p>What did your mother have to say? Academics is just ONE part of college life. Quality of other things should matter as well- dorms, ECs/student activities, and administration. Most students can get by with 3 out of 4 categories but it sounds like 2 or 3 out of 4 are failing to meet the basic quality of services. So I would think about other options for next semester- can you enroll in the local university to keep up with the coursework? Is it feasible to take time off? I would also call potential transfer schools and ask about credits- they MIGHT tell you to apply as a freshman, in which in this case, might ALMOST be too late if you don't have your ducks in row yet.</p>
<p>I think there's a thread somewhere about transfer-friendly schools that offer aid.</p>
<p>If you've been in college no more than one semester, and don't take any more classes, you may be able to apply as a freshman. Verify this with colleges you're considering. Applying as a freshman would boost your chances for merit and financial aid at many colleges.</p>
<p>Another school you may want to take a look at is Rhodes College. CC poster curmudgeon's daughter, who is pursuing pre-med, is attending there and he has had very positive reports of her experiences. There is no application fee if you apply online. They have a number of merit scholarships, only three of which are not available to transfer students. Here's the transfer info page: Rhodes</a> College | Transfer Students You can take a look at the variety of merit scholarships available here: Rhodes</a> College | Scholarships & Fellowships Here's a look at the Class of 2012's stats so you can see how you stack up: Rhodes</a> College | Profile of Entering Class</p>
<p>A LOT of kids move around. Several of my DS's buddies went to Enormous U and another took off for a Canadian Adventure -- and then the lot of them transferred down to Happy, Small U and are thrilled to be back together.<br>
Pat yourself on the back. Part of life is trying things and discovering what you are NOT -- and that process sharpens your thinking on just who and what you ARE. You've managed a major change in your life and now have a clearer picture of what you want. Good. You are making progress. Make more. Make a shopping list and get going. Watch the movie " Castaway" -- it takes him a long time to figure out how to get off his island, but, in the end, he takes the risk -in part because he just can't stay where he is any more. Go for it.</p>