<p>Hmm, so it's my first year attending UCI as a compsci major, or more specifically computer game science major and I really can say that I enjoy UCI academically, at least for my first fall quarter. But as a commuter, college can be a bit of a struggle for me. I live in the SFV/LA area, which is about an hour to an hour and a half away from UCI, but on weekdays I live with my brother in Lake Forest (30mins away) from campus in order to save money from dorming. Every weekend I drive back to LA to spend time with family, hometown friends and boyfriend.</p>
<p>I suppose my issue is my lack of a connection at UCI among other students. It's actually quite lonely. The loneliness has gotten so bad that there are just days where I cry because I've never had this problem before. I've considered transferring, but the way the computer game science major is set up, I wouldn't be able to finish all my GEs within the first two years so it's either I sacrifice my major that I do enjoy in order to transfer to be less lonely. Ultimately, I would like to prove to myself that I can find my niche in college.</p>
<p>I guess my question is how can I be less lonely at college as a commuter? I already know to join clubs, I am apart of one (VGDC) and to talk to people in my classes. I'm not sure what I'm missing... :/</p>