<p>I am a sophomore. I live at home and go to a state college three blocks from my house. Last year I hated it so much that I considered dropping out and going to a jc so I could transfer. I didn't have opportunities to meet people and the academics suck which makes me not want to try. In high school, I took 5 ap classes at a time in order to be challenged and go off to a big school. I got into UC Davis but couldn't go because of the money. Now, I just have no determination or enthusiasm for anything. Our professors suck and no classes are fun. I'm not excited to go to school. I joined a sorority to get to know more people this year. I mean I've been social but I haven't made any close friendships. Also, I feel like I just don't fit in with any of them. I don't party or drink at all. I would rather go see a movie than go to a party. I'm pretty religious, don't have a boyfriend, I live at home. Even the people that aren't keen on partying don't live at home and do stuff I can't do because my parents are so protective. Like I wanted to go to the giants parade with some of them but had to go with my dad instead. And I don't really have friends from high school because they all changed or forgot about me (the weird one who wanted sooo bad to get out of this cow town but didnt). My closest friend parties like crazy and me and her boyfriend hate each other. We have nothing in common anymore. I like reading and discussing intellectual issues like politics and books. She likes talking about who looks faded and clothes. I just don't care. So I decided that next year I'm either doing study abroad or transferring. Is that a good idea? Would a Christian college be a better idea for me, given my vales?</p>
<p>I think you need a change of scenery and bit more independence. I’ve been here, under different circumstances, but definitely similar feelings. I would recommend that you talk to your parents about either living on campus in a dorm or getting your own apartment. Also, maybe branch out and join some of your school’s other clubs. Just give it a little more time before you decide its not the school for you. Sometimes there are hidden jewels. Being lonely as an underclassman is 1000000% normal. I had to figure that out as well. I was just thinking about how I was dreading having to spend the weekend on campus this weekend because what if I don’t end up having plans and feel like a lonely loser. Which I’m not, but its a natural thought. Don’t put to much pressure on yourself about the whole situation just give it some time, be your awesome self, and talk to your parents about you NEEDING some independence. And even if they say no, maybe its about time for you to just take it for yourself. Best Wishes! Feel free to write!</p>
<p>Well, Christian colleges can be a little bit expensive; otherwise a Christian college like Wheaton College in Illinois or Biola University near Los Angeles or Calvin College in Michigan might be a good environment for you. But since money is an issue, perhaps you’d be better off transferring to another in-state school or maybe even staying in school but studying in a different department where you think your interests lie. And there’s always study abroad junior year!</p>