Deciding to transfer

Transfer Students
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<p>I currently a sophomore at the University of Colorado. I am having a hard time this year with homesickness (I assume that's what it is). I have tried to get involved as much as possible (very active in sorority life, intramurals, etc), but cannot seem to get happy here. I am often sad and crying which is very unlike me and it's driving me CRAZY. I no longer want people to visit me here like I did last year, I would much rather visit them at home. I think it may have something to do with knowing that these friends will eventually disperse themselves across the country, and I will go back home where I will be dependent on my boyfriend for friends. I am very seriously considering transferring to the University of North Texas which is much closer to home. I would focus on creating my own networks while there and not relying on family or boyfriend to keep me happy. </p>

<p>I want to know if I am being irrational in my thought process, or if transferring really is a good idea.</p>

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<p>If you are not happy where you are, then that’s a legitimate reason to transfer. No reason is ever irrational as long as it’s rational for you. Go where you want to go and do what you need to do in order to succeed. </p>

<p>Given your current situation, you may perhaps get more used to your life in Colorado by the end of the first semester. If you don’t, and you still really want to go back by spring, put in a transfer app and see what happens. It really can’t hurt - but give it some time to make sure.</p>