<p>Not to sound too harsh, but you really can’t use excuses anymore. I understand that transferring might be a little difficult, but you were accepted in the first place so the UC you attend actually believes in you. You simply don’t just “lose motivation” because you are homesick. I never buy someones story who says they have trouble adjusting to their new college. Why? It really just seems like a lame excuse for people who have trouble making friends or who don’t study enough in classes. Your community college days are over and you can’t just breeze through everything like you used to. </p>
<p>So what can you do? Go out there and do something. Join some clubs, orgs, frats, anything really. The friends you will make from those groups will help with any type of homesick feeling you might have. Second, just go study. The reason you are attending and paying for college is because you want to advance in life with whatever degree you are interested in. If you graduate with a 2.0 and tell any prospective employer that your GPA was low because you had trouble adjusting, well… good luck with that. You need to look ahead and see how your current situation can impact what you have worked so hard for. So go to the library and study. Attend TA hours, office hours for profs, and actually take notes in class. I have a hard time believing someone who puts an honest effort into studying will receive bad grades.</p>
<p>You’re in a UC now, please take advantage of all the things your school has to offer. Go talk with your academic counselor if you want some help that is more tailored for you. Just don’t waste your time and money by not acting on anything.</p>