<p>I’ve been impressed with the thoughtfulness of many of the responses here. But by no means all of them.</p>
<p>It’s not at all clear to me why some people think that your staying at HU is desirable, important, or virtuous. If you’re seriously dissatisfied there, leaving makes sense. Suggestions–in whatever words–that you just suck it up don’t in fact provide a convincing argument for doing so.</p>
<p>That said, it’s essential that you recognize that moving might not solve anything. Find out as much as you possibly can about the life at any school you’re thinking of moving to in order to minimize the chances of a rude disappointment there. But staying at Howard if you remain deeply unhappy with it won’t make you a better person and won’t prepare you for future shocks and disappointments.</p>
<p>Luckily, you have some months before you have to commit to staying or leaving. If you follow some of the good advice that you’ve been offered on this thread, you may find that the decision becomes easy.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>