<p>Okay, that may explain it, then. Thanks for sharing, Scout. </p>
<p>This is why I keep saying you can't really compare one person to another, because there are certain factors that they look at. One applicant may look the same as another applicant at first blush, but not once you start looking at the details. </p>
<p>Oh, and Boston, my son wasn't happy at IU his first semester either. It wasn't until his second semester that he started really liking it and now he loves it. You may just be in a transition period at your current school. Stick with it and see how you feel by the end of the year. Also, get busy by joining clubs and things where you can meet as many people as possible. Your unhappiness is quite common and normal for a freshman.</p>