<p>Go talk to a professional. Make an appointment with a CAPS counselor and tell them why you’re stressed and not doing well. It’s one of the first things they likely went over during orientation is that you get free psychological counseling as a UC student.
[SHCS:</a> Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)](<a href=“http://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/caps.html]SHCS:”>http://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/caps.html)</p>
<p>I think midnightgolfer made a great point. If you really try to take advantage of the resources you have at your disposal and put a genuine effort into trying to make the social and academic transition there really shouldn’t be any excuses. There are numerous resources to help you socially, emotionally, and academically at any of the UC’s you just have to be proactive in using them.</p>