<p>Is it difficult adjusting to the social life, classes, environment, etc... after transferring? I was just wondering how hard the transition would be and to see if it is worth all the effort.</p>
<p>It depends on the school. Some provide many orientation opportunities to blend the students in. Some - most strikingly Columbia, as far as I know -leave it up to the students to go out and make friends and blend in.</p>
<p>Penn doesn’t really do that much to integrate transfers, but then again I’m pretty resistant to forced socializing.</p>
<p>True, but i wasn’t really referring to the college creating programs that help the students integrate into the student body. I just meant first hand transfer students giving their take on how easy/hard it was for them to adjust…like were they more likely to meet good friends in class or at parties, etc…</p>
<p>thanks though :)</p>
<p>Well, you’d hope a better social atmosphere is a part of your wanting to transfer…</p>
<p>The most practical advice, which I’ve heard from Cornell transfers, was to seek out social connections with other transfer students. At the very least, you’re both in the same situation with a similar mix of emotions. That mutual understanding usually quickly evolves into appreciation and friendship.</p>
<p>Hellojan, just curious about your location. You are applying to Columbia and Cornell, right? Just wondering why it says “Columbia” if you haven’t gotten an acceptance yet.</p>
<p>It’s not hard for transfers living on campus (or so I’ve heard), but for someone living off campus as myself, it’s been a challenge. The friends I’ve met are ALL through symphony, so join an organization with people of common interests.</p>