I need advice: to transfer or not to transfer?

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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I'm currently a freshman at my university. I fell in love with another university back in high school but it was expensive and the college I chose to attend is well known for my major, so I decided to suck it up and go here.</p>

<p>Well....I hate it here. I have a terrible roommate (we don't talk), I hate the location, I have no friends, I don't drink and EVERYBODY else does, and I feel like I'm constantly "downing" the school.</p>

<p>Here's my dilemma:</p>

<p>The university I'm at now has a great program for my major--one of the best in the nation. I can also begin getting in state residency next year, which would be nice for my wallet....but I'm miserable.</p>

<p>The university I fell in love with is farther away from home, is more expensive, and the program is just mediocre.</p>

<p>There's another university that's closer to home and a lot less expensive, but their program is poor and I'd have to supplement with a lot of internships.</p>

<p>I really am not into the whole frat party/drinking scene. Does this happen everywhere, or if I transfer to another school will I not find it as much/be happier. I really am miserable here.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>what makes you think moving to another college will make you have more friends? Also, not everybody drinks at your college. You probably didn’t even bother looking for them.</p>

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<p>^ What he said.</p>

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<p>I have tried to find people, with no luck.
I’ve found a few who don’t drink, but seriously no one who doesn’t go out on weekends.</p>

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<p>What’s wrong with going out on weekends? Would you rather sit in your room and do nothing? “Going out” doesnt neccesarily constitute “going to drink.” It can mean anything that involves leaving your dorm and socializing, whether it’s going to a movie, playing xbox or going to a party. You’re supposed to look forward to the weekends.</p>

<p>I’d honestly say to stay at the school you’re at now and just try harder to be more social. Go out once. You’ll meet people, even if they’re drinking and you’re not. Things will improve from there.</p>

<p>I’m miserable at my school for the ** opposite ** reason (I’m really social and like going out but half my school goes home on the weekends and no one really parties) so it’s hard to see it from your point of view.</p>

<p>Good luck though!</p>