<p>So I am a few weeks into my first semester of freshman year at Miami University (Ohio) The work load isn't too bad, but I am approaching my first exams, so I will see how well my study habits are paying off. Honestly, I am just not that thrilled about this school, or the college experience in general. Yes, living away from home is nice. I can do whatever I want, go wherever I want, all of that. It's convenient, but nothing extraordinary. </p>
<p>Here's some background inf about me, what I do, all that stuff. </p>
<p>Basically each day I wake up, go to my classes, get food at some point, study, eat again, and sleep. When I am in class I sit quietly, listen, and take notes. On the way to/from class I listen to music, and don't talk to people. When I eat, I will either choose random people to sit and talk with (people I don't know), sit by one of the few people that I will recognize, or sit alone. I'm not opposed to talking to people, but so far I just haven't hit it off with anyone. I am not anti-social, but I would say I am selective about my friends. I don't want to waste time being fake with people. I am very easy-going, and have a great friend circle back home. I just can't find anyone here who I really click with. I have also made efforts to hang out with some people during the weekends and week days. Every time I have either been stood up or they are "too busy." </p>
<p>I have a weird feeling about the people at this school. It is one of the "preppiest schools in america." I didn't think this would be an issue for me, but it is kind of aggravating. The people are really cliquey, and seem very judgmental. It just seems immature to me...guys making fun of ugly girls all the time, etc. So I've been trying to meet people, it's just not working that well, and the majority of people are the preppy, snobby people that I don't associate myself with in general. </p>
<p>In addition to this, I have a girlfriend back home (about an hour away) and I spend my weekends with her, either at home or here at school. People give me a lot of **** for leaving on the weekends, but there's nothing I would like to do more than spend my time with her. </p>
<p>So I really don't know what to do. Miami almost seems like it's just "not the school for me." I am going to stick out the year, and see if it grows on me, but I'm not sure how that will turn out. </p>
<p>But, if I end up transferring, I know that I need to be doing applications toward the end of the semester.</p>
<p>Possible options</p>
<p>Ok, here is where I need some of your opinions. </p>
<p>I love California, and would love to go to school out there somewhere, but I'm not sure about if I would be able to get in, and if I would be able to get financial aid. I got $48,000 to Miami for four years, and I am out of state. I would feel really bad about going to a school more expensive than Miami, and not getting as much financial aid. </p>
<p>What are my options? I'd like to be in Southern California, preferably the Orange County area. </p>
<p>Irvine, Chapman, Loyola are all in the area. What else is there? Do I have chances of getting in to any of those schools, and is there a chance I could get a similar amount of financial aid there? </p>
<p>My other option is to transfer to IU. I have a lot of friends there already, and was offered a scholarship for 9000 a year for four years, so I may be able to get something like that if I transferred back.</p>
<p>Stats
High school
GPA:4.0+ (was a bit above 4.0)
Graduated 5 out of 55
ACT 33
SAT 1930
Varsity sports for 4 yeras, 2 seasons each year
some leadership positions
National Honor society
about 50 hours of service
involvement in multiple clubs/organizations</p>
<p>Just looking to get some input from everyone else out there. Not really sure what to do, I'd just like to be aware of my options.</p>