I can't believe I'm back

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>Some of you who were on these boards last year may remember me. Last year, I was a high school senior who was accepted to ND and thought it was the perfect fit for me. However, I got a full scholarship to BU and was convinced by my parents (after a lot of talks- many of which I relayed on this board) to do the reasonable thing and take the money. Not only that, but I also live about 15 minutes from the BU campus.</p>

<p>Well, a few months later I am at BU and am absolutely miserable. Even though I've lived near Boston all my life, I can't stand being in town all the time. I have already talked to my parents about transferring to ND. I can't describe it, but I have this feeling that I was meant to be at ND. So, my parents have agreed to take me for a trip in March and have given me the blessing to send out an application.</p>

<p>With all that being said, I have a question for Irish. If I do decide to turn away from my scholarship and go to ND, how easy a transition is it for a transfer? (I've read your site in terms of how to get in and such, but hopefully that won't be an issue, since I was accepted previously). I know they can't guarantee housing, but if I were unable to get into a dorm to start, would they try to put me in one soon after? Thanks for listening and if anyone has any comments or suggestions, please post.</p>

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<p>The transition to Notre Dame as a transfer really isn't bad, even if you don't have on-campus housing (remember that I was off-campus for a semester, so I do speak from experience). Notre Dame is a very accepting place and the family atmosphere is easy to sense, so you will quickly become assimilated and as time goes on most people won't even know you are a transfer (as is the case with me, even though I am proud to be a transfer). </p>

<p>I am honestly not the most outgoing guy but I forced myself to go to some outings and parties with those I transferred in with and I got to know them very well as well as got to meet their friends. I also quickly met people in my classes, so honestly meeting people was not a problem for me. </p>

<p>If you have any specific questions please feel free to post them but I can at least tell you that it really wasn't all that bad for me and I have never regretted transferring.</p>

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<p>Oh, and they do work very very hard to get you on campus as soon as they can!</p>