<p>I've been considering transferring for my sophomore year, but I'm wondering how that will affect me socially. Obviously, I'll be starting over with a group that's already been together for a year, so I worry that it might be difficult to feel included or make friends. I moved in the middle of high school and made friends almost immediately, but I don't know if that's more difficult in college.
I'm just curious to hear stories from people who have transferred, or from people who know someone who has transferred.</p>
<p>I’m planning on transferring after taking a “break” for a couple years… I feel like it would be easier to fit in for some reason… I didn’t fit in at my old college so I’m at least hoping I do at a different one…</p>
<p>I feel like I lucked out because my roommate first reached out to me and made me feel welcomed because I told her I was a transfer, and now we’re becoming friends. My suitemates (well one), was also super nice and made that transition well. A neighbor was also a transfer student, so her and my RA would form a relationship too.</p>
<p>Really, you have to put your self out there. It can suck, but it usually ends well! I joined clubs and greek life and now I’m feeling a lot better socially than I did at my previous school</p>
<p>I figured it might be easier if I’m transferring from a school that doesn’t really “fit” me to one that does.</p>
<p>I’m not a transfer (yet), but one thing I found most helpful was befriending a social butterfly, especially one who lives in the same hall or residence building as you do.</p>
<p>It may require a bit of effort if you’re an introvert like me, but trust me, if you stick with that person, he/she will make it totally worth it! The vast majority of my friends resulted from my friend having the guts to reach out to them in the first place while I just happened to be with her. I don’t think I would’ve ever had the guts to put myself out there like she does; she’s a natural at attracting people.</p>
<p>If you want to fit in/make new friends, stay in the dorms again. That’s what I plan on doing. It helps that I skipped a grade so I’m the same age as everyone. But most people who stay in dorms are freshman usually… At least at my current school. So everybody is going in not knowing anybody. Good luck!</p>